Citroen eC3 vs Honda Amaze 2nd Gen

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Honda Amaze 2nd Gen? 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 eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Electric) and Honda Amaze 2nd Gen price starts Rs 7.20 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Amaze 2nd Gen

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
On Road Price	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.11,18,577^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
Rs9.96 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
VX Elite CVT
9.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	VX Elite CVT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.11,18,577^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,862/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,288/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.49,392
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 327 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

VX Elite CVT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,11,148^*

Rs.11,18,577^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,862/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,288/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.49,392

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

Based on 327 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	i-VTEC
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1199
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	110Nm@4800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257Km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

i-VTEC

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1199

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	18.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	35
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	160
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.3

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	McPherson Strut, Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Torsion Bar, Coil Spring
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	160
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial, Tubeless
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	R15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

McPherson Strut, Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Torsion Bar, Coil Spring

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1695
Height (mm)	1604	1501
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2470
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	957
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	420
No. of Doors	5	4
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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 Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Driver Side Power Door Lock Master Switch,Rear Headrest(Fixed, Pillow)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	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	Advanced Multi-Information Combination Meter,MID Screen Size (7.0cmX3.2cm),Outside Temperature Display,Average Fuel Consumption Display,Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Display,Cruising Range Display,Dual Trip Meter,Meter Illumination Control,Shift Position Indicator,Meter Ring Garnish(Satin Silver Plating),Satin Silver Ornamentation on Dashboard,Satin Silver Door Ornamentation,Inside Door Handle(Silver),Satin Silver Finish on AC Outlet Ring,Chrome Finish AC Vent Knobs,Steering Wheel Satin Silver Garnish,Door Lining with Fabric Pad,Dual Tone Instrument Panel (Black & Beige),Dual Tone Door Panel (Black & Beige),Seat Fabric(Premium Beige with Stitch),Trunk Lid Lining Inside Cover,Front Map Lamp,Interior Light,Card/Ticket Holder in Glovebox,Grab Rails,Elite Edition Seat Cover,Elite Edition Step illumination,
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

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Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available 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	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red MetallicAmaze 2nd Gen Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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)	Headlamp Integrated Signature LED Position Lights,Premium Rear Combination Lamps(C-Shaped LED),Sleek Chrome Fog Lamp Garnish,Sleek Solid Wing Face Front Chrome Grille,Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumper,Premium Chrome Garnish on Rear Bumper,Reflectors on Rear Bumper,Outer Door Handles Finish(Chrome),Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Front & Rear Mudguard,Side Step Garnish,Trunk Spoiler with LED,Front Fender Garnish,Elite Edition Badge,
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red MetallicAmaze 2nd Gen Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	0	2
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	0
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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
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	6.9
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	Weblink,
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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
Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
- One of the better looking sedans in the segment
- Punchy diesel engine
- Automatic option with both engines
- Comfortable ride quality
- Rear seat experience

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
- Lackluster petrol engine
- Misses some features like auto-dimming IRVM and adjustable rear headrests

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