Here is a specifications and price comparison between the new Citroen C3 Aircross and the three aforementioned MPVs, take a look –
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Specs
Powering the Citroen C3 Aircross is a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine putting out 108 hp of maximum power and 190 Nm of peak torque, available with a 6-speed MT as standard.
| Car | Citroen C3 Aircross | Kia Carens | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, XL6 |
| Engine | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo petrol | 1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/ 1.5L 4-cyl turbo petrol/ 1.5L 4-cyl diesel |
1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/ 1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol with CNG |
| Power | 108 hp | 114 hp/ 158 hp/ 114 hp |
102 hp/ 87hp |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 144 Nm/ 253 Nm/ 250 Nm |
137 Nm/ 122 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT/ 6-speed iMT, 6-speed AT |
5-speed MT, 6-speed AT/ 5-speed MT |
The Kia Carens is not only the most powerful three-row car in this comparison with its 158 hp turbo petrol motor, but is also the only one offering a diesel powertrain. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and XL6 duo are the only ones here to offer a factory-fit CNG kit.
Price
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the most affordable car in this segment with a starting price of Rs 8.64 lakh, while the XL6 has the highest entry-level price tag of Rs 11.56 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).
| Car | Citroen C3 Aircross | Kia Carens | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | Maruti Suzuki XL6 |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 10 lakh onwards | Rs 10.45 lakh – Rs 18.95 lakh | Rs 8.64 lakh – Rs 13.08 lakh | Rs 11.56 lakh – Rs 14.82 lakh |
Citroen has revealed that prices for the C3 Aircross will start from Rs 10 lakh, however, the variant-wise pricing is yet to be ascertained. That said, the indicative pricing revealed to dealers ranges up to Rs 12.10 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). The 5+2 seating would be Rs 35,000 extra, while the dual-tone colour would cost Rs 20,000 additionally. There’s also an additional Vibe Pack which is priced at Rs 25,000.