Citroen Aircross vs Citroen eC3

Should you buy Citroen Aircross or Citroen eC3? 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 Aircross price starts at Rs 8.62 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Citroen eC3 price starts Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Electric).

Aircross Vs eC3

Key Highlights	Citroen Aircross	Citroen eC3
On Road Price	Rs.16,90,857^*	Rs.14,11,148^*
Range (km)	-	320
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	29.2
Charging Time	-	57min

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Citroen Aircross
Rs14.60 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Citroen Aircross
Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT
14.60 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT	Shine DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,90,857^*	Rs.14,11,148^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,185/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.26,862/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.66,479	Rs.52,435
User Rating	4.4 Based on 143 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹257/km

Basic Information

Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT

Shine DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,90,857^*

Rs.14,11,148^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,185/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.26,862/month

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Insurance

Rs.66,479

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.4

Based on 143 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	PURETECH 110	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1199	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	29.2
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108.62bhp@5500rpm	56.21bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	143Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	320 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	257Km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	57min
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	Not applicable	3.3
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	10hrs 30mins
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

PURETECH 110

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1199

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

29.2

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.6	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	160	107
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.6

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	4.98
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	107
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	46.70
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	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)	17	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4323	3981
Width (mm)	1796	1733
Height (mm)	1669	1604
Wheel Base (mm)	2671	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)	1309	1329
Grossweight (kg)	1834	1716
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	444	315
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket, Co-driver Side Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Driver Seat Armrest, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide On Instrument Panel, Rear Roof Airvents, 3rd row - Bottle Holder, 3rd Row 2 Fast Chargers	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
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accent, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Premium Printed Headliner, Anodised Bronze Instrument Panel - Deco, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accent - IP, AC Vents Inner Part,Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, Glossy Black Accent - Door Armrest, AC Vents (Side) Outer Rings, Central AC Vents, Steering Wheel Controls, Leatherette Front And Rear Door Armrest, Tripmeter, Distance To Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Outside Temperature Indicator In Cluster, Low Fuel Warning Lamp	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	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackBlackGarnet RedCosmo Blue With Polar White+4 MoreAircross Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
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	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers, Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron - Chrome, Front Panel: Chrome Moustache, Front Grill Upper - Painted Glossy Black, Glossy Black Tailgate Embellisher, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors - High Gloss Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Body Side Sill Cladding, Sash Tape - A&B Pillar, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels	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)
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White+4 MoreAircross Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum Grey+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.23
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	Citroen Connect Touchscreen, Mirror Screen (Apple CarPlay™ And Android Auto™) Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, MyCitroen Connect With 35 Smart Features, C - Buddy Personal Assistant Application	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 Aircross
- Spacious 5-seater variant with class leading boot space.
- Usable 3rd of seats with cupholders and USB chargers
- Very comfortable over bad and broken roads.
- Turbo-petrol engine offers good drivability both in city and highways
- Looks tough -- more SUV than crossover.
- Good displays -- both the 10.25-inch touchscreen and the 7-inch driver's display
Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment

Citroen Aircross
- No modern elements in design with halogen headlights and taillamps.
- Misses out on feel-good features like a sunroof, automatic climate control, and electrically folding ORVMs
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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