Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Tiago EV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Tata Tiago EV price starts at Rs 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Tiago EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Tiago EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.11,68,980^*
Range (km)	320	315
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	24
Charging Time	57min	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
Rs11.14 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
12.76 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
7.99 - 11.14 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.11,68,980^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,054/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.43,840
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 274 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 0.76/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

XZ Plus Tech LUX LR

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.11,68,980^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,054/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.43,840

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 274 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 0.76/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	24
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	73.75bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	114Nm
Range (km)	320 km	315 km
Range - Tested	257Km	214
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	3.6H-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	58 Min-25 kW (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	8.7H (10-100%)
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	3.6H (10-100%)
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC Wall Box \| 7.2 kW AC Wall Box \| 25 kW DC Fast Charger
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

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	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.1
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	46.26
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	13.43
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	7.18
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	29.65
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Hydraulic

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3769
Width (mm)	1733	1677
Height (mm)	1604	1536
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2400
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	240
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
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	Visiting Card Holder (A-Pillar), Tablet Storage in Glovebox, Paper Holder on Driver Side Sunvisors, Lamps Turn Off with Theatre Diing, Front USB C Type 45W, Power Outlet Rear, Parcel Shelf, Auto Diing IRVM, Smart Connected Features(Trip History, Driving Behaviour,Driving Scores Analytics, Feature Usage Analytics, Special Messages on cluster, Share My Location , Find nearest Charging Station, Remote Diagnostics, Check Distance to Empty, Lamp Status, Alerts for Critical Car Parameters, Car Health Dashboard, Charging Status , Time to Full Charge, Charging History, Auto and Manual DTC check, Monthly Health Report, Vehicle Information, Charge Limit Set, Climate Control Setting, Vehicle status - Charge, DTE, Remote Lights ON/OFF)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	2
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	City \| Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	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	Premium Light Grey & Black Interior Theme, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Collapsible Grab Handles, Chrome Inner Door Handle, Knitted Headliner
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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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

Premium Light Grey & Black Interior Theme, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Collapsible Grab Handles, Chrome Inner Door Handle, Knitted Headliner

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	Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTiago EV Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	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)	Body Coloured Bumper, EV Accents on Humanity Line, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles with Piano Black Strip, Front Fog Bezel with Piano Black Accents, Hyper Style Wheel Cover
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
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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

Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTiago EV Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Rain Sensing Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Send POI to Vehicle From App

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	17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN, Speed Dependent Volume, Phone Book Access, Audio Streaming, Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-outs, Call Reject with SMS Feature
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	ZConnect
Tweeter	-	4
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
Tata Tiago EV
- Most affordable electric four-wheeler you can buy.
- 200kms real-world range is enough for daily commutes
- Feature loaded: touchscreen, climate control, leatherette upholstery — the works!
- Sport Mode is fun to drive

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Tiago EV
- Silly misses such as alloy wheels, rear-adjustable headrests.
- The small battery pack option is not very practical
- Regular Drive Mode feels a bit too laid-back.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Tata Tiago EV?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Tata Tiago EV price starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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