Citroen C3 Aircross vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – the fight of the entry-level 7-seaters

Aug 8, 2023

By: Sourabh Jain

Credit: Citroen/Maruti Suzuki

Citroen C3 Aircross

Citroen will soon launch the C3 Aircross, its fourth car in India. The compact urban SUV will allow users to choose between a 5-seater or 7-seater configuration.

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To take on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

In the Indian market, the car will take on the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which is also available in a 7-seater configuration.

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Price

Citroen C3 Aircross – expected to start around ₹10 lakh | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – starting at ₹8.64 lakh

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Engine

Citroen C3 Aircross – 1.2-litre petrol| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 1.5-litre petrol engine and CNG option

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Performance

Citroen C3 Aircross – Up to 109 bhp and 190 Nm of peak torque | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – Up to 101.6 bhp and 136.8 Nm of peak torque.

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Features

Citroen C3 Aircross – 10-inch infotainment screen, digital instrument cluster, 17-inch diamond-cut alloys, roof-mounted AC vents, removable third row | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 7-inch infotainment screen, TFT instrument cluster, two-tone alloy wheels, foldable third row

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Safety features

Citroen C3 Aircross – Six airbags, three-point seatbelts, ABS and more | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – Dual airbags, hill hold, ABS with EBD and rear parking camera

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Dimensions

Citroen C3 Aircross – 3981 mm x 1733 mm x 1604 mm | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 4395 mm x 1735 mm x 1690 mm

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Colour options

Citroen C3 Aircross – Expected to launch in five colour options | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – Seven colour options

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