Citroën C3 vs Tata Altroz : Two hatchbacks getting serious consideration recently are the Citroën C3 and Tata Altroz. Tata Altroz has already made its place for being a premium hatchback in India; the Citroën C3 is exceedingly eye-catching with its SUV-like design. Both of these cars aim at buyers looking for style, comfort, and practicality while under extremely tight budgetary constraints. Yet, the cars are poles apart in their offerings. Read ahead for an all-important comparison to help you decide which suit your needs better.
Design and Style
Citroën C3 has bold styling with funky colors and a high stance. The SUV origins are evident in the body cladding and bright color combinations. The design is modern and appeals to younger customers looking to stand apart from the ordinary hatchback crowd. In contrast, Tata Altroz has a sharper and more premium design language with creases, a wide grille, and stylish alloy wheels on the upper trims. It, in fact, has more elegant and sophisticated presence than the sporty C3.
Interior and Comfort
The Altroz has a premium feel on the inside, with soft-touch materials, a digital instrument console, and a large touchscreen in higher trims. It provides space for five passengers to enjoy a comfortable ride, with the rear seats getting decent legroom. The C3 has an uncomplicated interior atmosphere with bright colors for a youthful outlook, but, in its base trims, it loses a lot of modern essentials such as rear wiper, power mirrors, or tachometer. Clearly, the C3 works with simplicity, while the Altroz intends to be more upmarket and features-laden.
Engine and Performance
Citroën C3 comes with an option of two petrol engines: a 1.2L naturally aspirated and 1.2L turbo petrol and it is fun to drive, especially in the turbo version. There are a lot more options with the Tata Altroz: a 1.2L petrol, a 1.2L turbo petrol, and a 1.5L diesel. In town performance for both cars is good, but long-distance driving is an advantage for the Altroz because of the diesel option and better highway stability.
Features and Safety
Safety and features wise, the Altroz is truly the winner. It has been equipped with touchscreen infotainment, connected car tech, and a good amount of premium touches, even in lower trims. In terms of safety, the Altroz also has the 5-star Global NCAP rating. The C3, on the other hand, while being safe structurally, misses a lot of so-called ‘features’ in the lower variants, but in the higher trim gets the big 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
Citroën C3 brandished for those willing to go for a stylish, fun turbo performance hatchback resembling an SUV. Tata Altroz, on the other hand, seems to be a better option for buyers seeking a premium touch, higher on features, a multitude of engine setups, and top safety. In case you fancy being different, the C3 is for you; otherwise, if you’re after an all-rounder, the Altroz is your best bet.