Honda City vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda City, Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz. The Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. The Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl, C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

City vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	City	C3	Altroz
Price	Rs. 11.86 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1198 cc	1199 cc
Power	119 bhp	80 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 11.86 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC	PURETECH 82	1.2 L Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.8View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details	19.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	712	579	715
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others			Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	4.98	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	185 / 60 R15	195 / 65 R15	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	195 / 65 R15	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	5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	3		1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	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)
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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige & Black		Black and Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	Front
One Touch Up	Driver	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - 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	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Golden Brown Metallic	Platinum Grey	Arcade Grey
Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Cosmo Blue	Avenue White
Lunar Silver Metallic	Steel Grey
Platinum White Pearl	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.0Performance	4.3Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Reliable predictable and consistent performance

I drove this car to Badrinath , Really enjoy the driving it's movability and engine is really very smooth Very good car If you drive between 60 to 70 km/h We get average 20++ AC is very effective

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

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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By Ninad Ambre16 Jun 2024

The Tata Altroz Racer, as the name suggests, is a racier version of the standard hatchback with a more powerful engine, cosmetic changes, and additional features. Here is our first drive review of it.

Honda City Long Term Report: Introduction

By Jay Shah11 May 2024

First launched in 2020, followed by a refresh in 2023 with sharper styling, additional features, and an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) suite, the Honda City has landed a spot in our long-term fleet. Sedans are a rare breed here, so this widely popular choice piqued our interest, especially in the new ‘Obsidian Blue’ paint.

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City vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Honda City, Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz?

Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the SV Petrol MT variant, mileage of City is 17.8kmpl, for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl and for the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Altroz is 19.33kmpl. Thus making Altroz the most fuel efficient as compared to City and C3

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

For the SV Petrol MT variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm of power and 145 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. 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 City, C3 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 City, C3 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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Honda City vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

Length (mm)	4574	3981	3990
Width (mm)	1748	1733	1755
Height (mm)	1489	1586	1523
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2540	2501
Ground Clearance (mm)		180	165
Kerb Weight (kg)		958

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	506	315	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	30	37

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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