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
12.76 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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61 KWh
17 - 22.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	e Vitara	Executive
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)	Rs.18,92,214^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	-	Rs.36,021/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	-	Rs.75,224
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews	4.7 Based on 6 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 1.22/km	₹ 1.08/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

e Vitara

Executive

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

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

Rs.18,92,214^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,021/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.75,224

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

4.7

Based on 6 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 1.22/km

₹ 1.08/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	-	-	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	61	42
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	172bhp	133bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	192.5Nm	-
Range (km)	320 km	500 km	390 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	LFP	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	-	4Hrs-11kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	-	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	-	-
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-	-
Charging Options	-	-	Portable charging 11kW AC & 50kW DC
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	-	58Min-(10-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

58Min-50kW(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	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	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.2	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	-	7.9 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	225/55 R18	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
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	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18	17
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4275	4340
Width (mm)	1733	1800	1790
Height (mm)	1604	1640	1655
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2700	2610
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	433
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-	433
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	-	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	No
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	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	-	2-Step rear reclining seat \| Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking \| Front armrest with cooled storage \| Open console storage with lamp \| Shift By Wire (SBW)-Column type
Memory Function Seats	-	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	3	3
Rear Window Sunblind	-	-	No
Power Windows	-	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	No
Cup Holders	-	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORTS	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORT
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-	-
Glove Box	-	Yes	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	-	Inside door handle override & Metal finish \| Driver rear view monitor (DRVM) \| Granite gray with dark navy (Dual tone) interior \| Floating console \| Rear parcel tray \| LED map lamps & room lamp \| After-blow technology \| Eco coating
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.1	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	-	Fabric
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Folding Table In The Rear

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	Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteTital Grey MatteOcean Blue MetallicAtlas White With Black RoofOcean Blue MatteAbyss Black PearlFiery Red Pearl+6 MoreCreta Electric Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-	No
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)	-	Front & rear skid plate \| Lightening arch C-pillar \| LED High mounted stop lamp \| Active air flaps \| Pixelated graphic grille & LED reverse lamp \| Charging port With multi color surround light & (SOC) indicator
Automatic Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Antenna	-	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	-	No
Boot Opening	-	-	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	225/55 R18	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
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

Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteTital Grey Matte+6 MoreCreta Electric Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	-	No
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	-	Yes
RSA	-	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	Hyundai Bluelink \| In-car Payment
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	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	-	No
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Type-C: 3
Inbuilt Apps	-	-	JioSaavn
Tweeter	-	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	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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