Citroen C3 vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Mahindra XUV400 EV? 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 C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts Rs 16.74 Lakh ex-showroom for EL Pro 345 kWh (Electric).

C3 Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Range (km)	-	456
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	39.4
Charging Time	-	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,421/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.5 Based on 258 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.86/km

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.18,60,841^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,421/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.5

Based on 258 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1199	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	39.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	310Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	456 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	289.5
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min (0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	50 Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1199

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	150
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.3 s
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4200
Width (mm)	1733	1821
Height (mm)	1604	1634
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2445
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1563
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	368
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	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3 ), Parcel Shelf, Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	-	3
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
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
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator)	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo Blue+1 MoreC3 Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rain Sensing Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Assist	No	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Mahindra XUV400 EV?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at ₹16.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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