2024 Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift – Which Car Should You Buy?

Citroen has recently updated the C3 cross-hatch with a host of new features, making it a more competitive product against the compact hatchbacks, like Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Suzuki Swift. In this story, we’ll compare the 2024 Citroen C3 with the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift, which was launched a few months ago.

2024 Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift – Dimensions

Parameters	Maruti Swift	Citroen C3
Length	3860mm	3981mm
Width	1735mm	1733mm
Height	1520mm	1586mm
Wheelbase	2450mm	2524mm
Boot Space	265 litres	315 litres
Kerb Weight	up to 925 kg	958 – 1455 kg

The Citroen C3 is overall a slightly larger car than the Maruti Swift, with a greater length (+ 121mm), height (+66mm), and wheelbase (+74mm), offering more boot space as well (+50 litres). However, the Maruti Swift is marginally wider than the C3 and has a lower kerb weight.

2024 Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift – Powertrain

Model	Maruti Swift	Citroen C3
Engine	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol / 1.2L turbo-petrol
No of Cylinders	3	3/3
Max Power	82PS	82PS /110 PS
Peak Torque	112Nm	115Nm / Up to 205Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT	5-speed manual / 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
Mileage	24.8 kmpl (Manual), 25.75 kmpl (AMT)	19.3 kmpl

• The Maruti Swift and Citroen C3 both come with 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engines producing 82PS, but the C3 also offers a 1.2L turbo-petrol option delivering 110PS and up to 205Nm of torque.
• Both models feature 3-cylinder engines, with the Swift offering a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT, while the C3 provides a choice between a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift – Features

Common	Additional Features In Maruti Swift	Additional Features In Citroen C3
– LED projector headlights with LED DRLs – Front fog lamps – 15-inch alloys – Powered ORVMs – ORVM mounted turn indicators – Leather-wrapped steering & gearknob – Touchscreen infotainment – Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto – Connected car technology – Auto AC – Rear defogger – Keyless entry – Height-adjustable driver’s seat – Day/night IRVM – Steering mounted control – Six airbags – ESP – 3-point seat belt for all – Rear parking sensors – Reverse Camera – Hill hold assist – ISOFIX child seat anchors	– Rear AC vents – Cruise control – Front request sensors to lock/unlock – Push button start – Wireless smartphone charger – Front footwell illumination – Auto up/down function for driver’s window – 60:40 split rear seat – Six airbags in all variants	– Bigger touchscreen infotainment – Digital instrument cluster – One-touch auto-down function for all windows – Tyre pressure monitoring system – Factory-customisation option

Even after the recent update, the Citoren C3 still misses out on several essential features, including cruise control and rear AC vents.

Also Read: Maruti Swift ZXi+ vs Fronx Delta Plus(O): Which Car Should You Buy?

2024 Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift – Price

Model	Price Range (ex-showroom)
Maruti Swift	Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.5 lakh
Citroen C3	Rs 6.16 to Rs 9.29 lakh

Also Read: Citroen Basalt Full Price List Revealed

Which Car Should You Buy?

• Buy the Maruti Swift if you prioritize reliability, a well-rounded feature set, and ease of ownership with extensive service support.
• Buy the Citroen C3 if you value a more powerful engine, a unique SUV-like design, a roomier cabin, and are interested in customization options.