Citroen C3X vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: which should you buy?
The Citroen C3X and the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R cost much the same to get into, at ₹4.99L and ₹4.99L ex-showroom Delhi.
They run together up to ₹6.84L, where the Wagon R tops out. Past that only the C3X has anything left to sell you, up to ₹9.68L.
Fuel is a real difference here: the C3X comes in petrol, the Wagon R in petrol and CNG.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹6.84L to both showrooms and you come out with the C3X Feel at ₹6.00L or the Wagon R ZXi+ at ₹6.84L, the C3X leaving ₹0.84L of that in your pocket.
Our take
The real reason to pay ₹0.84L more for the Wagon R ZXi+: the Wagon R ZXi+ shifts itself while the other is a manual. It also adds airbags (6 against 2) and electronic stability control. The rest of the additions are minor trim. At that price, we would stretch.
- Also on the Wagon R ZXi+: 7" touchscreen, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, wired CarPlay / Android Auto and 4 speakers, and some minor trim beyond that
- Choose the Citroen C3X Feel if
- You would rather keep the ₹0.84L than pay for kit you will not miss
- Choose the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXi+ if
- Safety kit matters more to you than keeping the money
C3X vs Wagon R, on paper
| Citroen C3X | Maruti Suzuki Wagon R | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | ₹4.99L to ₹9.68L | ₹4.99L to ₹6.84L |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Body type | Crossover-styled hatchback | Tallboy hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuels | Petrol | Petrol, CNG |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹9.68L | ₹5.97L |
| Boot | 315 litres | 341 litres |
| Length | 3,981 mm | 3,655 mm |
| Width | 1,733 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,435 mm |
| Ground clearance | - | 165 mm |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 32 litres |
| Turning radius | 4.98 m | - |
| Warranty | 3 years or 1,00,000 km | - |
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
C3X vs Wagon R: the questions people ask
- Is the Citroen C3X or the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R cheaper?
- Neither, to speak of. The C3X starts at ₹4.99L and the Wagon R at ₹4.99L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
- Citroen C3X vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹6.84L it is the C3X Feel against the Wagon R ZXi+. The real reason to pay ₹0.84L more for the Wagon R ZXi+: the Wagon R ZXi+ shifts itself while the other is a manual. It also adds airbags (6 against 2) and electronic stability control. The rest of the additions are minor trim. At that price, we would stretch.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Citroen C3X or the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
- The Wagon R: its cheapest automatic is ₹5.97L against ₹9.68L for the C3X, ex-showroom Delhi. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.