Nissan recently launched a mild-facelift of the Magnite with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.99 lakh. At the same time, Citroen launched an automatic gearbox option for C3. Since both these crossovers play in the similar price range and segment, let us look at which model with an automatic gearbox is a more enticing option to consider, on paper.
For this comparison, we are not considering the 5-speed AMT gearbox of the Nissan Magnite offered with the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor and only taking the CVT gearbox offered with the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol mill in consideration.
Nissan Magnite CVT Vs Citroen C3 AT: Engine specs
For starters, the automatic gearbox options in Magnite and C3 are offered in turbocharged petrol engines. The Magnite is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo petrol motor which pushes out 99 bhp and 152 Nm of peak torque with the CVT gearbox. On the other hand, the Citroen C3 gets a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine which kicks out 109 bhp and 205 Nm of peak torque. Moreover, the C3 gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Despite a CVT gearbox in the facelifted Magnite, the C3 with a torque converter claims a better mileage of 19.3 kmpl as compared to 17.9 kmpl in the former.
| Specifications | Nissan Magnite CVT | Citroen C3 AT |
| Engine | 999cc turbocharged petrol | 1199cc turbocharged petrol |
| Max Power | 99bhp@5000rpm | 108bhp@5500rpm |
| Max Torque | 152 Nm @ 2200-4400 rpm | 205 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed torque converter |
| Fuel efficiency | 17.9 kmpl | 19.3 kmpl |
Nissan Magnite CVT Vs Citroen C3 AT: Dimensions
Magnite is clearly the longer and wider car but the C3 is taller and offers a better wheelbase that should offer better space inside the cabin, especially in the rear seats. Ground clearance of Magnite is higher at 205mm as opposed to 180mm in the C3.
| Dimensions | Nissan Magnite CVT | Citroen C3 AT |
| Length (mm) | 3994 | 3981 |
| Width (mm) | 1758 | 1733 |
| Height (mm) | 1572 | 1604 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 205 | 180 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2500 | 2540 |
Nissan Magnite CVT Vs Citroen C3 AT: Features
Nissan Magnite CVT benefits from features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, a digital instrument console, LED headlights and taillights, an Arkamys sound system, ambient lighting, 360-degree parking camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, and automatic climate control to name a few.
Citroen C3 AT comes equipped with features such as an 10.23-inch touchscreen infotainment, a digital instrument console, LED headlights and taillights, an Arkamys sound system, 360-degree parking camera, automatic climate control, etc. Overall, Magnite is a better equipped car than C3.
Nissan Magnite CVT Vs Citroen C3 AT: Prices
Prices for the Nissan Magnite CVT starts at Rs 9.79 lakh and go up to Rs 11.50 lakh whereas the Citroen C3 AT is priced between Rs 10 and Rs 10.15 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).
