Citroen has launched a CNG kit for the C3 in India at a price of Rs 93,000. Available across all Citroen dealerships in the country, the CNG kit can be opted for all four trims of the crossover hatch namely Live, Feel, Feel(O) and Shine. Hence, prices for the C3 CNG variants range between Rs 7.16 lakh and Rs 9.24 lakh (both ex-showroom).
The single-cylinder CNG kit has a water-equivalent capacity of 55 litres and, as per Citroen, provides a driving range between 170 and 200 km on a full tank. It boasts an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 28.1 km/kg. The CNG option is offered exclusively with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
| Variant | Price without CNG kit | Price increment | Price with CNG kit |
| Live | Rs 6.23 lakh | Rs 93,000 | Rs 7.16 lakh |
| Feel | Rs 6.48 lakh | Rs 93,000 | Rs 7.41 lakh |
| Feel (O) | Rs 7.52 lakh | Rs 93,000 | Rs 8.45 lakh |
| Shine | Rs 8.16 lakh | Rs 93,000 | Rs 9.09 lakh |
Citroen has not yet disclosed the power output figures for the CNG variants of the C3. In its standard petrol version, this engine produces 81 bhp and 115 Nm of peak torque. Let us check out how it fares against some of its closest competitors who offer CNG as an alternate power source.
Maruti Baleno S-CNG
Price: Rs 8.44 — 9.36 lakh
Available in two trims: Delta and Zeta, Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG features a 1.2-litre Dual Jet Dual VVT engine delivering 76 bhp and 98.5 Nm torque. It boasts a fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg with a 55L CNG tank. Key features include a 7-inch infotainment system, LED projector headlamps, rear AC vents, and up to six airbags. Safety is enhanced with ESP, hill-hold assist, and ISOFIX mounts.
Tata Punch CNG
Price: Rs 7.30 — 9.37 lakh
Tata Punch iCNG is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron Bi-Fuel engine, producing 72 bhp power and 103 Nm torque in CNG mode, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. It features Tata’s innovative twin-cylinder CNG technology for enhanced boot space. The iCNG offers a claimed mileage of 26.99 km/kg and has a petrol tank capacity of 37 litres, along with a CNG tank capacity of approximately 60 litres (water equivalent).
Available in various trims, the Punch iCNG includes safety features like dual airbags and ABS with EBD. Depending on the variant, it also offers features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear parking sensors, and more.
Hyundai Exter CNG
Price: Rs 7.51 — 9.53 lakh
The Hyundai Exter CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel Kappa petrol engine with a CNG kit, producing 69 bhp power and 95.2 Nm torque in CNG mode, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Key features include a dual-cylinder CNG setup (in select variants) for better boot space, an ARAI-claimed mileage of 27.1 km/kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 37 litres for petrol and approximately 60 litres (water capacity) for CNG. Available in multiple variants, the Exter CNG offers features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and more, depending on the trim level.
Conclusion
The Citroen C3 CNG undercuts all its close rivals in terms of prices, especially with the base Live variant. That said, the C3 may miss out on certain feel good features that Tata Motors and Hyundai usually offer.
