Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024]. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire price is Rs. 6.79 Lakh and Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024] price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024] is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Dzire provides the mileage of 24.79 kmpl and C3 Aircross [2023-2024] provides the mileage of 18.5 kmpl.

Dzire vs C3 Aircross [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Dzire	C3 Aircross [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 6.79 Lakh	Rs. 9.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	80 bhp	109 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

LXi

Rs. 6.79 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024]

You 1.2 5 STR

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

LXi

Citroen C3 Aircross [2023-2024]

You 1.2 5 STR

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z12E	PURETECH 110
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	111.7 Nm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.79View Mileage Details	18.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	917	833
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.8	5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	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

Braking & Traction
Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black & Beige	Black
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Bluish Black	Cosmo Blue
	Alluring Blue	Platinum Grey
	Magma Grey	Steel Grey
	Nutmeg Brown	Polar White
	Gallant Red
	Splendid Silver
	Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

5 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.4Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Base Model (STD) Review –

Engine: 1.2L K12C petrol, 90 PS, 113 Nm torque, 5-speed manual. Fuel Efficiency: Around 23-24 km/l. Exterior: Simple design with chrome grille, body-colored bumpers, and steel wheels. Interior: Fabric upholstery, basic audio system, manual AC, no touchscreen or steering controls. Safety: Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors. Comfort: Adequate space, basic features, no advanced amenities. Verdict: Ideal for budget-conscious buyers looking for a reliable, no-frills sedan. Lacks premium features.

Best Value for money drive

Vale for money car. I am talking about looks, features, safety, engine, service, bumpy road experience all best. Riding comfort is at best. For this budget, this car is good. . .

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By Jay Shah06 Aug 2023

We have driven the C3 Aircross Turbo and here's what we make of it.

Length (mm)	3995	4323
Width (mm)	1735	1796
Height (mm)	1525	1665
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2671
Ground Clearance (mm)	163	200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1195

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	382	444
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45

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

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

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

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

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

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