Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz. The Maruti Suzuki Ignis price is Rs. 5.84 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Ignis is available in 1197 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. Ignis provides the mileage of 20.89 kmpl, C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

Ignis vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ignis	C3	Altroz
Price	Rs. 5.84 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1198 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp	80 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Sigma 1.2 MT

Rs. 5.84 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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Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Sigma 1.2 MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	12.93
Engine	1197 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	1.2L VVT	PURETECH 82	1.2 L Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113 Nm @ 4200 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.89View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details	19.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	668	579	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
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.7	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	175 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	175 / 65 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	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors			Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt		Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

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)	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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black		Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	Front
One Touch Up		Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	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		Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Turquoise Blue	Platinum Grey	Arcade Grey
Nexa Blue	Cosmo Blue	Avenue White
Glistening Grey	Steel Grey
Silky Silver	Polar White
Lucent Orange
Pearl Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

10 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.2Exterior	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	3.0Comfort	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	3.6Performance	4.0Performance	4.3Performance
	3.6Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	4.0Value 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

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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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.

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By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray04 Jan 2023

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

Tata Altroz CNG First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre29 May 2023

This is the new CNG variant of the Tata Altroz. It joins the CNG portfolio of the carmaker, alongside the Tiago and Tigor. Its prime competitors are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza which are also offered in CNG versions but fewer variants; the Altroz CNG can be had in as many as six variants. Does this and the new segment-first features make it any good? We find out in this review.

Maruti SuzukiIgnis

Rs. 5.84 Lakh onwards

Rs. 6.49 Lakh onwards

CitroenC3

Rs. 6.16 Lakh onwards

ToyotaGlanza

Rs. 6.86 Lakh onwards

Hyundaii20

Rs. 7.04 Lakh onwards

CitroenC3

Rs. 6.16 Lakh onwards

ToyotaGlanza

Rs. 6.86 Lakh onwards

ToyotaGlanza

Rs. 6.86 Lakh onwards

TataPunch

Rs. 6.13 Lakh onwards

TataAltroz

Rs. 6.50 Lakh onwards

ToyotaGlanza

Rs. 6.86 Lakh onwards

Maruti SuzukiBaleno

Rs. 6.66 Lakh onwards

TataAltroz

Rs. 6.50 Lakh onwards

ToyotaGlanza

Rs. 6.86 Lakh onwards

TataTiago

Rs. 5.00 Lakh onwards

Ignis vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz?

Maruti Suzuki Ignis price is Rs. 5.84 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Ignis is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Sigma 1.2 MT variant, mileage of Ignis is 20.89kmpl, 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 Ignis the most fuel efficient as compared to C3 and Altroz

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

For the Sigma 1.2 MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Ignis produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 4200 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.

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Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

Length (mm)	3700	3981	3990
Width (mm)	1690	1733	1755
Height (mm)	1595	1586	1523
Wheelbase (mm)	2435	2540	2501
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	180	165
Kerb Weight (kg)	825	958

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	260	315	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	32	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	With Key	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

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