Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen C3 Shine 1.2 Petrol and Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Citroen C3 Shine 1.2 Petrol comes with a price of ₹ 8.16 Lakh and Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹ 8.90 Lakh. Citroen C3 Shine 1.2 Petrol equipped with engine whereas Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT has .
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Citroen C3 Shine 1.2 Petrol
Shine 12 Petrol
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 8.16 Lakh
Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT
Smart Plus 12 Petrol 5mt
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 8.90 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹8.16 Lakh | ₹8.90 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹15,064 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹16,434 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹8.16 Lakh
₹8.90 Lakh
EMI
₹15,064 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹16,434 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.2
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| Wheelbase(mm) | 2540 | 2498 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1733 | 1804 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3981 | 3995 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 180 | 208 | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | 180 | 208 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1586 | 1620 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 987 | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2540
2498
Width (mm)
1733
1804
Length (mm)
3981
3995
Ground Clearance (mm)
180
208
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
180
208
Height (mm)
1586
1620
Kerb Weight (kg)
987
-
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Frunk Storage(litres) | NA | NA | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 315 | 382 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 30 | 44 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Frunk Storage (litres)
Bootspace (litres)
315
382
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30
44
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Tyre Construction | Radial - Tubeless | Radial - Tubeless | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Suspension | Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 4.98 | - |
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Four Wheel Steering
-
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
4.98
-
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | PURETECH 82 | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | NA | |||
| Engine | 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.3 | 17.44 | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 579 | 767 | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm | 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm | ||
| Others | - | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| DC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | NA | NA | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Engine
1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.3
17.44
Max Motor Performance
-
-
AC Regular Charging
Driving Range (km)
579
767
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Range (km)
-
-
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Others
-
Idle Start/Stop
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Battery
-
-
Electric Motor
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Fast Charging
DC Fast Charging
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Average Speed | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue | ||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster Screen Type | Digital | Analogue | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Instantaneous Consumption
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Analogue
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | 10.24 | 7 | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | NA | |||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | ||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10.24 | 7 | ||
| DVD Playback | NA | |||
| Speakers | 4 | 2 | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired |
iPod Compatibility
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10.24
7
AUX Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
AM/FM Radio
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering-mounted controls
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Voice Command
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wired
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10.24
7
DVD Playback
Speakers
4
2
GPS Navigation System
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Internal Hard Drive
Android Auto
Wired
Wired
| Rub-strips | Black | Black | ||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | Shark Fin Antenna | ||
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Rub-strips
Black
Black
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Roof-mounted Antenna
Roof Rails
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| NCAP Rating | NA | 5 Star (Bharat NCAP) | ||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing |
Lane Departure Prevention
NCAP Rating
NA
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Head Rest
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Seat Belt Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
Child Seat Anchor Points
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Lane Departure Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | NA | Both Sides | ||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Auto Folding | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Chrome | Painted | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Scuff Plates | Optional | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Black | Black | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Internal | Internal with Key | ||
| Exterior Door Handles Finish | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Power Windows Position | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Painted |
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
One Touch Up
All
Adjustable ORVMs
Auto Folding
Electrically Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Painted
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Optional
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Black
Black
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
One Touch Down
All
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal with Key
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Painted
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front Only | ||
| Cup Holders Position | Front Only | Front Only |
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front Only
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front Only
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | 100000 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Rear AC | - | - | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Automatic Climate Control | Manual | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Manual | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver | Co-Driver | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera |
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Umbrella Storage in Door
Rear AC
-
-
Cruise Control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Manual
Electronic Parking Brake
12V Power Outlets
1
Air Purifier
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | NA | |||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | NA |
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | NA | NA | ||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | - | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front | Front | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Headlights | LED Projector | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps Position | Front | Front | ||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Optional |
Reading Lamp
Puddle Lamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Count
Glovebox Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Fog Lights
Halogen
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps
Front
Front
Automatic Headlamps
Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Cabin Lamps Position
Front
Front
Cornering Headlights
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Ambient Interior Lighting
Optional
| Interior Colours | - | Off-White and Grey | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Massage Seats | NA | |||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Rear Armrest | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | NA | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Split Rear Seat | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | Flat | ||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
Interior Colours
-
Off-White and Grey
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Seatback Pockets
Massage Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Rear Armrest
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Ventilated Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
C3 Comparison with similar cars
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Pros And Cons
Citroen C3
- 1.2L turbo-petrol engine is punchy & fun to drive.
- 6-speed MT is smooth, slick & light to operate.
- Lots of customization & accessory options.
- Decent ground clearance of 180 mm.
- 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment.
- Wireless android auto/apple car play works well.
Tata Nexon
- Stylish headlights, chrome accents, alloy wheels.
- Ample legroom, quality materials, big boot.
- 209mm ground clearance, strong suspension.
- 5-star G-NCAP & B-NCAP rating.
- Touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.
- Smooth over bumps and potholes.
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