Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Creta Electric

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Hyundai Creta Electric? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Hyundai Creta Electric price starts at Rs 17.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Creta Electric

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Hyundai Creta Electric
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.25,60,357^*
Range (km)	320	473
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	51.4
Charging Time	57min	58Min-50kW(10-80%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Creta Electric
Rs24.38 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
12.76 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Creta Electric
Excellence LR HC DT
17.99 - 24.38 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Excellence LR HC DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.25,60,357^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.48,734/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.98,078
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.7 Based on 7 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 1.09/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

Excellence LR HC DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.25,60,357^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.48,734/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.98,078

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.7

Based on 7 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 1.09/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	51.4
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	169bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	200Nm
Range (km)	320 km	473 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	4Hrs 50Min-11kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	11 kW Smart connected wall box charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-
Charging Options	-	Portable charging 11kW AC & 50kW DC
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	58Min-(10-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

58Min-50kW(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

51.4

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.9 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4340
Width (mm)	1733	1790
Height (mm)	1604	1655
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2610
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	433
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	433
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	2-Step rear reclining seat \| Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking \| Front armrest with cooled storage \| Open console storage with lamp \| Shift By Wire (SBW)-Column type \| Battery heater \| Powered passenger seat walk-in device
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	3
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORT
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable	Inside door handle override & Metal finish \| Driver rear view monitor (DRVM) \| Granite gray with dark navy (Dual tone) interior \| Floating console \| Rear parcel tray \| LED map lamps \| After-blow technology \| Eco coating \| Soothing ocean blue ambient light Floating console & Crashpad \| Leatherette Steering wheel & Door armrest
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Folding Table In The Rear

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue With Polar White+5 MoreeC3 Colours	Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteTital Grey MatteOcean Blue MetallicAtlas White With Black RoofOcean Blue MatteAbyss Black PearlFiery Red Pearl+6 MoreCreta Electric Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate ,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent ,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover , Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)	Front & rear skid plate \| Lightening arch C-pillar \| LED High mounted stop lamp \| LED High mounted stop lamp \| LED turn signal with sequential function \| Active air flaps \| Pixelated graphic grille & LED reverse lamp \| Charging port With multi color surround light & (SOC) indicator \| Front storage (FRUNK) with LED Lamp
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colours

Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteTital Grey Matte+6 MoreCreta Electric Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Hyundai Bluelink \| In-car Payment
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	5
Additional Features	Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger	Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 3
Inbuilt Apps	-	JioSaavn
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment
Hyundai Creta Electric
- Tried and tested design which appeals to most people
- More features than its petrol/diesel counterpart
- Better rear seat experience compared to standard Creta
- Smooth acceleration paired with an exciting performance
- Enough range for city and highway use

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Hyundai Creta Electric
- Boot can’t accommodate large suitcases with ease
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay is wired with the larger screen
- The gloss black elements will gather dust and scratches

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Hyundai Creta Electric?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Hyundai Creta Electric price starts at ₹ 17.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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