Which car should one buy, Tata Punch or Citroen C3?

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Transmission

Manual – 5 Gears

Manual – 5 Gears

Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration

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15.23

Mileage – ARAI Reported

19.8

18.9

Driving Range (km)

594

702

Engine

1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Engine Type

PURETECH 82

1.2 Revotron

Peak Power (bhp@rpm)

80 bhp @ 5750 rpm

84 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 rpm

113 Nm @ 3300 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Emission Standard

BS 6

BS 6

STEERING, TYRES, & SUSPNSIONS

Steering Type

Power assisted (Electric)

Power assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

4.98

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Suspension – Front

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Independent, Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring

Suspension – Rear

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

Wheels Type

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Steel Rims

Tyres Size – Front

195 / 65 R15

185 / 70 R15

Tyres Size – Rear

195 / 65 R15

185 / 70 R15

Spare Wheel

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Steel

SIZE, WEIGHT, & DIMENSIONS

Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)

315

366

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

30

37

Passenger Capacity

5

5

Length (mm)

3981

3827

Width (mm)

1733

1742

Height (mm)

1586

1615

Wheelbase (mm)

2540

2445

Ground Clearance (mm)

180

187

Curb Weight (kgs)

939

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No of Seating Rows

2

2

No of Doors

5

5

SAFETY

NCAP Rating (Best – 5 Star)

–

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Seat Belt Warning

Child Lock

Anchor Points for Child Seat

Overspeed Warning

1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti theft Engine immobilizer

Central Locking

Puncture Repair Kit

SENSORS, WARNINGS, & INDICATORS

Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display

Digital

Analogue – Digital

Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption

Real Time Mileage

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Electronic 2 Trips

Electronic 2 Trips

Low Fuel Warning

Door Not Closed Warning

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Active Gear Display

Parking Sensors

Rear

Rear

Clock

Digital

Digital

Headlights On Reminder

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

MUSIC AND INFOTAINMENT

Android / Apple Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Manual)

Heater

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

BRAKING & TRACTION

Brake Type – Front

Disc

Disc

Break Type – Rear

Drum

Drum

ABS – Anti Lock Braking System

EBD – Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Braking Performance

–

54.35

SEATS

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustment Options – Driver Seat

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6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)

Adjustment Options – Front Passanger Seat

–

6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Rear Passenger Seats Type

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Bench

Folding Rear Seat

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Full

DOORS, WINDOWS MIRRORS & WIPERS

Power Windows

Front Only

Front Only

Window Control: One Touch -Down

Exterior Door Handles

–

Black

Interior Door Handles

–

Black

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

–

Black

Adjustable ORVM

Internally Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Turn Indicators on ORVM

Boot / Dikki Opener

–

Electric Tailgate Release

HEAD & TAIL LIGHTS

Headlights

Halogen

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

Tail Light

–

Halogen

INTERIORS, LIGHTS & STORAGE INSIDE CABIN

Interiors

–

Dual Tone

Interior Colour(s)

–

Black / White

Lights inside Cabin

–

Front

Cup Holders

–

Front Only

Pockets inside Door

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Front & Rear

Lights on Vanity Mirrors

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Driver & Co-Driver

EXTERIOR

Body Coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

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Cladding – Black/Grey

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

Warranty (Years)

Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Not Applicable

75000

Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)