Tata Altroz vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Altroz and Citroen C3. The Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.30 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 4.95 Lakh. The Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Altroz Smart Petrol 1.2L Manual vs C3 Live 1.2 Petrol Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Altroz	C3
Price	Rs. 6.30 Lakh	Rs. 4.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1198 cc
Power	87 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Altroz

Smart Petrol 1.2L Manual

Rs. 6.30 Lakh

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 4.95 Lakh

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Tata Altroz

Smart Petrol 1.2L Manual

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

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Specifications
Features
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2 Revotron	PURETECH 82
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 12.8 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	User Reported: 19.5 kmpl	ARAI: 19.3 kmpl \| User Reported: 18 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG	Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent MacPherson Dual Path Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Additional Steering Features	Glow In The Dark Steering
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5	4.98
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Perimetric alarm system
Rear Collision Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rollover & Protection System
Skid Plate
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front Only (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		Halogen
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Black
Power Windows	All Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Piano Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Interior		Single Tone (Black)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Royal Blue	Polar White
	Pristine White	Steel Grey
		Cosmo Blue
		Perla Nera Black
		Garnet Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

19 Ratings

4.6/5

76 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.5Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Eye catching vehicle

I think everything is fine except for the electronic parking brake and auto hold options. The ground clearance for the diesel automatic is missing, and there are issues with the after-sales service, interior quality, reverse camera quality, and horn.

Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol

Looks are stunning at this price range. Suspension is awesome. The second servicing was done recently. The base variant does not have a central locking feature. I got it installed in the aftermarket. Engine performance is also good. Mileage is around 19 With AC and Four passengers

Used Cars in India

809 Used Altroz

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

45 Used C3

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Altroz and C3

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Altroz comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3990 mm * 1755 mm * 1523 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm (unladen)	180 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2501	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)		958

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	345 L	315 L with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage