Citroen C3 vs Tata Tiago NRG vs Tata Altroz

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3, Tata Tiago NRG and Tata Altroz. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Tata Tiago NRG price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Tata Tiago NRG is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl, Tiago NRG provides the mileage of 20.09 kmpl and Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

C3 vs Tiago NRG vs Altroz Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Tiago NRG	Altroz
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1198 cc	1199 cc	1199 cc
Power	80 bhp	84 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

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Tata Tiago NRG

XT MT

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Tata Tiago NRG

XT MT

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	1.2L Revotron	1.2 L Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	84 bhp @ 6000 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	113 Nm @ 3300 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	20.09View Mileage Details	19.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	579	703	715
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
Others			Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Semi Independent, Rear Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	4.9	5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	175 / 65 R14	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	175 / 65 R14	165 / 80 R14

Features

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
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction
Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Umbrella Storage in Door
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
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Charcoal Black theme with Piano Black, Chrome trim and Body Coloured outer A/C vent surrounds	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Piano Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front
One Touch Up	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal with Key	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - 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	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Expert's Take

Expert Review Videos

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Colours

Platinum Grey	Cloudy Grey	Arcade Grey
Cosmo Blue	Grassland Beige	Avenue White
Steel Grey	Fire Red
Polar White	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5

9 Ratings

4.8/5

4 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.0Performance	3.7Performance	4.3Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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

Very good in all budget segment cars

Best car for medium class .Value for money car. Best driving experience. Very good look & good performance wise. Servicing experience is good & low maintenance cost. Con fit finish.

Best hatchback car Tata Altroz

This car is best hatchback of tata motors I love this car from his features, interior look, exterior look. This car is so cool car and it is obtained 5 star rating in global ncap and I love safe car.

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Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo Feel Road Test

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray04 Jan 2023

The Citroen C3 has a tough task at hand. Has it got what it takes?

Tata Tiago NRG: First Look

By Aditya Nadkarni06 Aug 2021

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C3 vs Tiago NRG vs Altroz Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3, Tata Tiago NRG and Tata Altroz?

Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Tata Tiago NRG price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between C3, Tiago NRG and Altroz is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl, for the XT MT variant, mileage of Tiago NRG is 20.09kmpl and for the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Altroz is 19.33kmpl. Thus making Tiago NRG the most fuel efficient as compared to C3 and Altroz

Q: How is the performance of C3 compared to Tiago NRG and Altroz?

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. For the XT MT variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Tiago NRG produces 84 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm of torque. For the XE Petrol variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Altroz produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C3, Tiago NRG and Altroz, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare C3, Tiago NRG and Altroz comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Citroen C3 vs Tata Tiago NRG vs Tata Altroz

Length (mm)	3981	3802	3990
Width (mm)	1733	1677	1755
Height (mm)	1586	1537	1523
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2400	2501
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	181	165
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	1006

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	242	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	35	37

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights		Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Centre	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000	100000