Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV700

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mahindra XUV700? 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 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Electric) and Mahindra XUV700 price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for MX 5Str (Petrol).

eC3 Vs XUV700

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra XUV700
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.30,49,969^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV700
Rs25.74 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV700
AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD
25.74 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.30,49,969^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.58,053/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,28,482
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1059 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.30,49,969^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.58,053/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,28,482

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1059 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	mHAWK
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2198
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	182bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	450Nm@1750-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257Km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

mHAWK

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2198

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.57
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	60
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.57

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4695
Width (mm)	1733	1890
Height (mm)	1604	1755
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	240
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	240
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	No
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
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
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	Air dam, 6-Way Power seat with Memory and Welcome retract, Intelli Control, Co-driver Ergo lever, Passive Keyless Entry, Memory function for ORVM, Zip Zap Zoom Drive Modes
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	4
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
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

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
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	USB in 1st and C-Type in 2nd row, Smart Clean Zone, Vanity Mirror illumination
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
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	Everest WhiteElectic Blue DtDazzling Silver DtMidnight BlackRed Rage DtDazzling SilverElectric BlueRed RageDeep ForestMidnight Black Dt+9 MoreXUV700 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
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
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)	Electric Smart Door handles, Diamond Cut Alloy, LED Clear-view Headlamps with Auto Booster
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

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

Everest WhiteElectic Blue DtDazzling Silver DtMidnight BlackRed Rage Dt+9 MoreXUV700 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
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
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
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	No
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	12
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	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX Connect with 1 yr free subscription, 3D Audio with 12 Speakers
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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
Mahindra XUV700
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra XUV700
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra XUV700?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.90 Lakh & Mahindra XUV700 price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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