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Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Kia Seltos? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 11.61 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Electric) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Seltos

Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Kia Seltos
On Road PriceRs.14,07,148*Rs.22,66,107*
Range (km)320-
Fuel TypeElectricPetrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)29.2-
Charging Time57min-
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Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos comparison

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        Citroen eC3
        Citroen eC3
        Rs13.41 Lakh*
        *Ex-showroom Price
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            Kia Seltos
            Kia Seltos
            Rs19.65 Lakh*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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            rs13.41 Lakh*
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          • X-Line S Turbo DCT
            rs19.65 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.14,07,148*
          Rs.22,66,107*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.26,777/month
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          Rs.43,125/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.52,435
          eC3 Insurance
          User Rating
          4.2
          Based on 79 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 354 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Running Cost
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          ₹ 257/km
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
          Displacement (cc)
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          1482
          No. of Cylinders
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          Not applicable
          Battery Capacity (kWh)
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          29.2
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          Motor Type
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          Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          56.21bhp
          157.81bhp@5500rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          143Nm
          253Nm@1500-3500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          Not applicable
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          Not applicable
          GDi
          Turbo Charger
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          Not applicable
          Yes
          Range (km)
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          320 km
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          Range - Tested
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          257Km
          verified
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          Battery Type
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          Lithium-Ion
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          Charging Time (D.C)
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          57min
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          Charging Port
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          CCS-II
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          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          1-Speed
          7-Speed DCT
          Drive Type
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          Charger Type
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          3.3
          Not applicable
          Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
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          10hrs 30mins
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Electric
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          17.9
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          50
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          ZEV
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          107
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          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
          McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
          Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          4.98
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          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Drum
          Disc
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          107
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          Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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          46.70m
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          Tyre Size
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          195/65 R15
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless Radial
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
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          16.36
          verified
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          City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
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          8.74
          verified
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          Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
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          28.02m
          verified
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          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          15
          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          15
          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          3981
          4365
          Width (mm)
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          1733
          1800
          Height (mm)
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          1604
          1645
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2540
          2610
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1329
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          Grossweight (kg)
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          1716
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          Seating Capacity
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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          315
          433
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          2 Zone
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          Yes
          Vanity Mirror
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          Yes
          Adjustable Headrest
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          Yes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          Yes
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          Yes
          Rear AC Vents
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          Yes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          -
          Yes
          Parking Sensors
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          Rear
          Front & Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          -
          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          Bench Folding
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          -
          Yes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          -
          Yes
          Paddle Shifters
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          -
          Yes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          -
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          -
          No
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          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
          Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          All
          Driver's Window
          Drive Modes
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          2
          3
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          -
          Yes
          Power Windows
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Drive Mode Types
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          Eco-Normal-Sport
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Yes
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          Yes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          -
          Front
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          Yes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          Yes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
          Glove Box
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          -
          Yes
          Additional Features
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          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
          Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting
          Digital Cluster
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          Full
          Yes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
          Upholstery
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          Fabric
          Leatherette
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          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 ColorsGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSeltos Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          Yes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          Yes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          No
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          Yes
          Sun Roof
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          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          Yes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          No
          -
          Chrome Garnish
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          Yes
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          Projector Headlamps
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          No
          Halogen Headlamps
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          YesNo
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          Yes
          LED Taillights
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          Yes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          Yes
          Additional Features
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          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)
          Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Panoramic
          Boot Opening
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          -
          Electronic
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          195/65 R15
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless Radial
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          Yes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
          No. of Airbags
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          2
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          Yes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          No
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          -
          Yes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          -
          Yes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          -
          Yes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          -
          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          -
          Yes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          -
          Yes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          -
          Driver and Passenger
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          -
          Yes
          360 View Camera
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          -
          No
          Curtain Airbag
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          Yes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
          Lane Keep Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Driver Attention Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          -
          Yes
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          -
          Yes
          Engine Start Alarm
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          Yes
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          -
          Yes
          Live Weather
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          Yes
          E-Call & I-Call
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          NoYes
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
          Over Speeding Alert
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          Yes
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          Smartwatch App
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          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          Yes
          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          YesYes
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          Yes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.23
          10.25
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          4
          Additional Features
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          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
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          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          -
          Amazon Alexa
          Tweeter
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          -
          2
          Speakers
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          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

            Kia Seltos

            • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
            • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
            • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
            • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
            • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

            Citroen eC3

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

            Kia Seltos

            • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
            • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Kia Seltos?
          A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 11.61 Lakh & Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 10.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
          *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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