Citroen eC3 vs Maruti e Vitara

eC3 Vs e Vitara

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Maruti e Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)
Range (km)	320	500
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	61
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti e Vitara
Rs17 - 22.50 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti e Vitara
61 KWh
17 - 22.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	e Vitara
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	-
Insurance	Rs.52,435	-
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.6 Based on 11 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 1.22/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

e Vitara

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.6

Based on 11 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	61
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	172bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	192.5Nm
Range (km)	320 km	500 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	LFP
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	-
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	-
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.21bhp

172bhp

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 suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	225/55 R18
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)	28.02	-
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

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4275
Width (mm)	1733	1800
Height (mm)	1604	1640
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2700
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	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	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	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	-
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.1
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

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

Exterior
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	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Bluish Black RoofGrandeur GreyLand Breeze Green With Bluish Black RoofBluish BlackArctic White Pearl With Bluish Black PearlNexa BlueSplendid SilverOpulent Red With Bluish Black Roof+5 Moree Vitara Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	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)	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colours

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Bluish Black RoofGrandeur GreyLand Breeze Green With Bluish Black Roof+5 Moree Vitara Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
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

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
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	-
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
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 e Vitara
- Maruti's first all-electric SUV
- Two battery options and over 500km of range
- Rugged SUV looks are distinctive and will appeal to many
- Feature rich offering keeps up with the competition
- Safety suite is complete and for the first time includes ADAS in a Maruti

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Maruti e Vitara
- The missing AWD variant, offered in other markets would have added some excitement

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Maruti e Vitara price starts at ₹ 22.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti e Vitara is cheaper between these two cars.

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