BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen eC3

Should you buy BYD Atto 3 or Citroen eC3? 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. BYD Atto 3 price starts at Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Atto 3 Vs eC3

Key Highlights	BYD Atto 3	Citroen eC3
On Road Price	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.14,07,148^*
Range (km)	521	320
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	29.2
Charging Time	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	57min

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BYD Atto 3
Rs33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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BYD Atto 3
Superior
33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior	Shine DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.14,07,148^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.67,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,32,457	Rs.52,435
User Rating	4.2 Based on 104 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.16/km	₹257/km

Basic Information

Superior

Shine DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.35,65,447^*

Rs.14,07,148^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.67,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.26,777/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,32,457

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.2

Based on 104 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.16/km

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	29.2
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	56.21bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	143Nm
Range (km)	521 km	320 km
Range - Tested	-	257Km
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	-
Charging Time (D.C)	50 min (80 kW 0-80%)	57min
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	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)

60.48

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201bhp

56.21bhp

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 suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.98
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	107
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	46.70
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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)	18	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	15
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1340	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4455	3981
Width (mm)	1875	1733
Height (mm)	1615	1604
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	175	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2720	2540
Front Tread (mm)	1575	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1580	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1750	1329
Grossweight (kg)	2160	1716
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	440	315
No. of Doors	5	5
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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	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key	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	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home 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	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle	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	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 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
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate	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)
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 Colours

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

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	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

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Digital Car Key

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	10.23
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	4
Additional Features	Dirac HD sound, 8 speakers	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

BYD Atto 3
- Big on presence and has distinctive design and interesting details
- Impressive interiors: quality, space and practicality is all on point.
- 60.4kWh battery promises 521km of claimed range.
Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment

BYD Atto 3
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
- Quirky interior design might not be to everyone’s taste.
Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3

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Rs.24.99 - 33.99 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD Atto 3 and Citroen eC3?

A ) BYD Atto 3 price starts at ₹24.99 Lakh & Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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