Citroen India has introduced a new top-spec Shine variant of the C3 hatchback. It gets some new features and is priced from Rs 7.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The new 2023 Citroen C3 Shine will directly take on the mid and top-spec trims of the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Tata Punch. Here’s how the updated C3 fares against its competitors.
Citroen C3 vs Swift vs Punch: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | Citroen C3 | Maruti Swift | Tata Punch |
| Engine | 1.2-litre NA 1.2-litre turbo | 1.2-litre NA | 1.2-litre NA |
| Power | 82 bhp 110 bhp | 88 bhp | 84 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm 190 Nm | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT / AMT | 5-speed MT / AMT |
Citroen is offering the C3 with two engine options: a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol unit and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor. However, the new Shine variant misses out on the latter. Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Tata Punch are also available with a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an AMT but with varying power figures.Â
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Citroen C3 vs Swift vs Punch: Features and safety
In terms of features, the Citroen C3 gets a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment while the Maruti Swift and Tata Punch sport a 7.0-inch unit. They are compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. All these cars are equipped with other basic features as well. The common safety equipment includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors with a rear parking camera and more.
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Citroen C3 vs Swift vs Punch: Price in India
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Citroen C3 | Rs 6.16 lakh – Rs 8.25 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | Rs 5.99 lakh – Rs 9.03 lakh |
| Tata Punch | Rs 5.99 lakh – Rs 9.47 lakh |
The new Citroen C3 is currently priced from Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 8.25 lakh. Maruti Suzuki’s Swift retails from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh while the Tata Punch is priced from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.47 lakh, all prices ex-showroom.
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