Citroen Aircross vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Aircross, Maruti Suzuki Swift and Citroen C3. The Citroen Aircross price is Rs. 8.49 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh. The Citroen Aircross is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Aircross provides the mileage of 17.5 kmpl, Swift provides the mileage of 24.8 kmpl and C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Aircross vs Swift vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Aircross	Swift	C3
Price	Rs. 8.49 Lakh	Rs. 6.49 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1197 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Rs. 8.49 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Rs. 6.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

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Features
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colours
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Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	Z 12E with ISS	PURETECH 82
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.5View Mileage Details	24.8View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	788	918	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.4	4.8	4.98
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	165 / 80 R14	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	165 / 80 R14	195 / 65 R15

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	Driver	Front
One Touch Up		Driver	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	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	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Cosmo Blue	Magma Grey Metallic	Platinum Grey
Platinum Grey	Prime Spledid Silver	Cosmo Blue
Steel Grey	Pearl Arctic White	Steel Grey
Polar White	Sizzling Red Metallic	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.5/5

77 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.5Performance	4.0Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

The handy one

Very good to drive it's not mine once I drove from my friend's end it felt good and very handy to control the driver felt good and the back seats and good comfortable and well spacious

Better look

Better look Best price Good performance Low service cost and maintenance All features available in this car and the milage is 26.8 That's why I drive about 150km Go for it must buy.

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

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Aircross vs Swift vs C3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Aircross, Maruti Suzuki Swift and Citroen C3?

Citroen Aircross price is Rs. 8.49 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Aircross, Swift and C3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 5 STR variant, mileage of Aircross is 17.5kmpl, for the LXi variant, mileage of Swift is 24.8kmpl and for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl. Thus making Swift the most fuel efficient as compared to Aircross and C3

Q: How is the performance of Aircross compared to Swift and C3?

For the You 1.2 5 STR variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aircross produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque. For the LXi variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm of torque. For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, 1198 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Aircross vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Citroen C3

Length (mm)	4323	3860	3981
Width (mm)	1796	1735	1733
Height (mm)	1665	1520	1586
Wheelbase (mm)	2671	2450	2540
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	163	180
Kerb Weight (kg)			958

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	444	265	315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37	30

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	40000