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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3 Spec Comparison: What's Different?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Citroen C3 are hatchbacks that are well suited for Indian conditions. Both offer multiple engine options and have their unique USPs, here's how they fare out against each other in a spec comparison.
Atul Bandhu
Updated Jun 12, 2026, 09:00 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3 Spec Comparison: What's Different?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Citroen C3 compete in the hatchback segment in India. Both these hatchbacks have similar tall boy design but differ in dimensions, engine options and overall configuration. The Wagon R is among the top-selling cars in the country and is well known for its low maintenance and spacious interiors. The C3 on the other hand has WRC pedigree, a larger footprint and great suspension.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3: Price
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is offered in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 4.98 lakh to Rs 6.94 lakh.
The Citroen C3 is offered in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3: Powertrain
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available with two petrol engine options. First is the 1.0L 3-cyl naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine producing 66.78bhp and 91.1Nm of torque; this engine is paired with either a 5-speed MT or a 5-speed AMT. The other is a 1.2L 4-cyl NA petrol engine producing 89.7bhp and 113.7Nm of torque. It is also available with factory-fitted CNG trims.
The Citroen C3 is available with two petrol engine options. First is the 1.2L 3-cyl NA petrol engine producing 80.87bhp and 115Nm of torque, this engine is paired with a 5-speed MT. The other engine on offer is the 1.2L 3-cyl turbo-petrol engine producing 108.49bhp and 205Nm of torque; this engine paired with either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3: Dimensions
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R measures 3,655mm in length, 1,620mm in width, 1,675mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,435mm.
The Citroen C3 measures 3,981mm in length, 1733mm in width, 1,604mm in height and a wheelbase spanning 2,540mm.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3: Features
In terms of features the Wagon R comes equipped with a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted controls, and electrically-adjustable ORVMs and more.
In terms of features the C3 comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charger, 360-degree camera, LED DRLs, LED projector headlamp, LED projector fog lamp, electrically foldable ORVMs with auto-fold, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto-dimming IRVM, push button start/stop, cruise control and more.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Citroen C3: Safety
On the safety front the Wagon R comes gets 6-airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, hill hold assist and more.
On the safety front the Citroen C3 gets 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera, TPMS, ESP, ISOFIX mounts and more.
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