Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Aura

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Hyundai Aura? 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 Hyundai Aura price starts Rs 6.54 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Aura

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Hyundai Aura
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.10,09,082^*
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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Hyundai Aura
Rs8.95 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Aura
SX Plus AMT
8.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	SX Plus AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.10,09,082^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.19,356/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.44,069
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 201 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.2,944.4
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

SX Plus AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.10,09,082^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.19,356/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.44,069

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 201 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.2,944.4

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.2 L Kappa petrol
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1197
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	82bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
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	5-Speed AMT
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

1.2 L Kappa petrol

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1197

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
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)	15	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1680
Height (mm)	1604	1520
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2450
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	402
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	Bench Folding
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	Low fuel Warning,Multi information display (MID)(Dual tripmeter,Distance to empty,Average fuel consumption,Instantaneous fuel consumption,Average vehicle speed,Elapsed time,Service reminder),Eco-coating technology
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
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 glossy black inserts ,Footwell lighting,Chrome finish(Gear knob,Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles(Silver)
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	3.5
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

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	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan GreyAqua Teal+1 MoreAura Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	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	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
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)	Painted black radiator grille,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors),Chrome outside door handles,B-pillar blackout ,Rear chrome garnish
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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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

Fiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan Grey+1 MoreAura 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	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
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
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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

Anti Theft Alarm

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
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Hyundai Aura?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Hyundai Aura price starts at ₹6.54 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Aura is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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