Maruti Suzuki S-Presso vs Citroen C3 X - Which One Should You Buy

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso vs Citroen C3 X Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and Citroen C3 X Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes in 8 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹3.50 Lakh. The cheapest variant, STD, costs ₹3.50 Lakh, while the top-end variant, VXi Plus Opt AT, is priced at ₹5.25 Lakh. The Citroen C3 X comes in 20 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Live, costs ₹4.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT, is priced at ₹10.21 Lakh.

Specification	Maruti Suzuki S-Presso	Citroen C3 X
Price	₹3.50 Lakh	₹4.99 Lakh
Engine	998 cc K10C Petrol	1198 cc 1.2L PureTech 82 Petrol
Mileage	24.12 kmpl	19.3 kmpl
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹3.50 Lakh

₹4.99 Lakh

Engine

998 cc K10C Petrol

1198 cc 1.2L PureTech 82 Petrol

Mileage

24.12 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

₹ 3.50 Lakh

STD

Citroen C3 X

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

65.71bhp@5500rpm

80.46bhp@5750rpm

Max Torque

89Nm@3500rpm

115Nm@3750rpm

Displacement

998 cc

1198 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Zero 100kmph Tested

14.32

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

27 Litres

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

24.12 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1170 kg

1358 kg

Height

1553 mm

1586 mm

Kerb Weight

736-775 kg Kg

958 kg Kg

Length

3565 mm

3981 mm

Wheelbase

2380 mm

2540 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

240 Litres

315 Litres

Seating Capacity

4, 5

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

145/80 R13

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Radial

Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

13 Inch

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Safety Features

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Bharat Ncap Child Safety Rating

4 Star

Bharat Ncap Safety Rating

5 Star

Central Locking

Not Available

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Not Available

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Not Available

Adjustable Steering

Not Available

Air Conditioner

Not Available

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Radio

Not Available

Rear Touchscreen

Not Available

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Led Drls

Not Available

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹2,79,920

Interest: 9.5%

₹26,592

Down Payment (20%)

₹69,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹5,879/month

Citroen C3 X - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹3,99,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹37,924

Down Payment (20%)

₹99,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹8,384/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

ARAI-certified CNG mileage is 32.73 km/kg.
A 4.5-metre turning radius makes it highly maneuverable.

Things We Like in Citroen C3 X

ARAI-certified efficiency of 19.3 kmpl with both manual variants.
Factory-fitted CNG option is available on the base engine.

Things We Don't Like in Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

CNG variants seat only 4 passengers due to the boot-mounted cylinder.
CNG powertrain is limited to a 5-speed manual.

Things We Don't Like in Citroen C3 X

ESP, hill-hold, and TPMS are limited to 108.5 hp variants only.
360-degree camera is a paid dealer accessory.

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