Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Hyundai Kona 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 11.61 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at Rs 23.84 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Kona Electric

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Hyundai Kona Electric
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.25,03,990^*
Range (km)	320	452
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	39.2
Charging Time	57min	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Rs23.84 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
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13.41 Lakh^*
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23.84 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Premium
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.25,03,990^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.47,669/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435 eC3 Insurance	Rs.96,150 Kona Insurance
User Rating	4.2 Based on 79 Reviews	4.4 Based on 57 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 0.87/km
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Basic Information

Shine DT

Premium

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.25,03,990^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.47,669/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435
eC3 Insurance

Rs.96,150
Kona Insurance

User Rating

4.2

Based on 79 Reviews

4.4

Based on 57 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 0.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	39.2
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	134.1bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	395Nm
Range (km)	320 km	452 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	6 H 10 min (7.2 kW AC)(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	57 Min - 50 kW (0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	2.8 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	6 H 10 Min
Charging Options	-	2.8 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	57 min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

39.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)

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 Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut type
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Multi - link
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70m	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02m	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

McPherson strut type

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Multi - link

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4180
Width (mm)	1733	1800
Height (mm)	1604	1570
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	332
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Front seat adjustable headrest with sliding function,Button type shift-by-wire technology
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	4
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO, ECO+, Comfort & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
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

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	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	Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,IC light adjustment (rheostat),Seat back pockets,Electro chromic mirro,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Polar WhitePlatinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreySteel Grey With Zesty Orange+8 MoreeC3 Colors	Titan Grey/Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White/Abyss BlackFiery Red/Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering 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)	Body colored(Bumpers,Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Rear skid plate,Intermittent variable front wiper
Fog Lights	-	Rear
Antenna	-	Micro
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Polar White+8 MoreeC3 Colors

Titan Grey/Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White/Abyss BlackFiery Red/Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors

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
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating	-	5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	-	5 Star
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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 Kona Electric

Claimed range of 452km as per ARAI. Even if the real world range drops by a big margin, there’s enough for a week’s worth of commuting
3 year/unlimited km warranty on the car & 8 year/1,60,000km warranty for the battery pack
Feature loaded electric car. Gets goodies like LED projector headlamps, powered driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags, traction control & a lot more
Super smooth drive experience. Immediate acceleration, nearly noise free driving and easy to understand driving behaviour make it a good purchase for first time electric vehicle buyers
Multiple charging options - DC fast charge, level 2 AC wallbox charger & level 1 portable charger
Low running cost. Hyundai claims overall operational cost, including services, is 1/5th of an equivalent petrol car

Citroen eC3

Does not provide an exciting driving experience
Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
Huge premium over the standard C3

Hyundai Kona Electric

Average cabin space. Not comparable to a similarly priced petrol/diesel SUV like the Jeep Compass or Hyundai Tucson
Average boot space is on par with sub-10 lakh Rupee hatchbacks
Limited traveling charge options. You will depend on availability of fast charge stations or have to use the portable charger that takes several hours for a full charge
Lacks the road presence and size of a price rival like the Compass or Tucson

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 11.61 Lakh & Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at ₹ 23.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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