Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Ciaz

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Maruti Ciaz? 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 Maruti Ciaz price starts Rs 9.40 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Ciaz

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Maruti Ciaz
On Road Price	Rs.13,70,605^*	Rs.14,10,370^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.06 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Rs12.29 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Feel DT
13.06 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Alpha AT
12.29 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Feel DT	Alpha AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,70,605^*	Rs.14,10,370^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,089/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.27,826/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,242 eC3 Insurance	Rs.39,995 Ciaz Insurance
User Rating	4.2 Based on 79 Reviews	4.5 Based on 715 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 0.91/km	-
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Basic Information

Feel DT

Alpha AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,70,605^*

Rs.14,10,370^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,089/month

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Rs.27,826/month

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Insurance

Rs.51,242
eC3 Insurance

Rs.39,995
Ciaz Insurance

User Rating

4.2

Based on 79 Reviews

4.5

Based on 715 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 0.91/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1462
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	103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	138Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Valve Configuration	Not applicable	DOHC
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257	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	4 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1462

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.04
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	43
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

20.04

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70m	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-
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)	No	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

McPherson

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Torsion Beam

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4490
Width (mm)	1733	1730
Height (mm)	1604	1485
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2650
Kerb Weight (kg)	1316	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1530
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	510
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	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	Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi
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	Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz Colors
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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 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)	Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Glass
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-
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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

Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight Black+5 MoreCiaz Colors

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	No	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	1 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
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

Maruti Ciaz

Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition

Citroen eC3

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

Maruti Ciaz

Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Maruti Ciaz?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 11.61 Lakh & Maruti Ciaz price starts at ₹ 9.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Ciaz is cheaper between these two cars.

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