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 12.76 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.30,55,305* |
| Range (km) | 320 | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 29.2 | - |
| Charging Time | 57min | - |
Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV700 comparison
- Citroen eC3
- Feel (Electric) 12.76 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine (Electric) 13.26 Lakh*
- Shine DT (Electric) 13.41 Lakh*
Rs13.41 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XUV700
- MX 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 14.59 Lakh*
- MX 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- MX E 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 15.09 Lakh*
- MX E 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 15.49 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 16.99 Lakh*
- AX3 E 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.49 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 18.29 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.04 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.74 Lakh*
- AX5 S E 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 18.24 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.59 Lakh*
- AX5 5Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.89 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.64 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.24 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 20.19 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.99 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.34 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.14 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str Diesel (Diesel) 23.24 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.99 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel AT AWD (Diesel) 23.34 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 24.94 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 24.74 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD (Diesel) 25.74 Lakh*
- MX 5Str (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- MX 7Str (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- MX E 5Str (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- MX E 7Str (Petrol) 14.99 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str (Petrol) 16.39 Lakh*
- AX3 E 5Str (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 5Str (Petrol) 17.69 Lakh*
- AX5 E 5Str (Petrol) 18.19 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str AT (Petrol) 17.99 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str (Petrol) 18.34 Lakh*
- AX5 E 7 Str (Petrol) 18.84 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- AX5 S E 7Str (Petrol) 17.39 Lakh*
- AX5 5Str AT (Petrol) 19.29 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str AT (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str AT (Petrol) 18.64 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str (Petrol) 19.69 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str (Petrol) 19.49 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str AT (Petrol) 21.64 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str AT (Petrol) 21.44 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str AT (Petrol) 24.14 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str AT (Petrol) 23.94 Lakh*
Rs25.74 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.14,07,148* | Rs.30,55,305* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.59,181/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.52,435 | Rs.1,02,776 |
| User Rating | Based on 86 Reviews | Based on 1018 Reviews |
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| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.✕ | ₹ 257/km | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | Not applicable | mHAWK |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | Not applicable | 2198 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | Not applicable | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 29.2 | Not applicable |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 16.57 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 60 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | ZEV | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | - |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3981 | 4695 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1733 | 1890 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1604 | 1755 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2540 | 2750 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | - | 2 Zone |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
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Exterior
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| Headlight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Platinum Grey Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey With Polar White Steel Grey With Platinum Grey Polar White With Cosmo Blue +5 MoreeC3 Colours | Everest White Electic Blue Dt Dazzling Silver Dt Red Rage Dt Midnight Black +8 MoreXUV700 Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| No. of Airbags | 2 | 7 |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | No | Yes |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra XUV700?
A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Mahindra XUV700 price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi