Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Verna

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Hyundai Verna? 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 Verna price starts Rs 11.07 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Verna

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Hyundai Verna
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.20,22,666^*
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 Verna
Rs17.55 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Verna
SX Opt Turbo DCT DT
17.55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	SX Opt Turbo DCT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.20,22,666^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,795/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.67,335
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.6 Based on 544 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,313
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

SX Opt Turbo DCT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.20,22,666^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.38,795/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.67,335

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.6

Based on 544 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,313

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1482
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	157.57bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
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	7-Speed DCT
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

1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1482

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	12.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18.89
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	210
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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 & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	210
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	40.80
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	08.49
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	5.65
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	26.45
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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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	4535
Width (mm)	1733	1765
Height (mm)	1604	1475
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2670
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	528
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 Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Rear Curtain	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	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	Drive mode select
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	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	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	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	Inside rear view mirror(ECM with telematics switches),Interior color theme (Sporty black interiors with red accents),Door trim and crashpad-soft touch finish,Front & rear door map pockets,Seat back pocket (Driver),Seat back pocket (Passenger),Metal finish (Inside door handles,Parking lever tip),Ambient light (dashboard & door trims),front map lamp,Metal pedals
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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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 Red Dual ToneFiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyTellurian BrownAbyss Black+4 MoreVerna 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
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	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)	Horizon LED positioning lamp,Parametric connected LED tail lamps,Black chrome parametric radiator grille,Window belt line satin chrome,Outside door mirrors(Body colored),Outside door handles (Satin chrome),Red front brake calipers,Intermittent variable front wiper
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	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 Red Dual ToneFiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas White+4 MoreVerna 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
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	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
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	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

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	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
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	Bose premium sound 8 speaker system
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
Tweeter	-	2
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
Hyundai Verna
- Attention to detail, specifically with the interior
- Impressive features like eight-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colour ambient lights and powered driver seat
- Effortless performance with the 160PS turbo-petrol engine
- Large boot space

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Hyundai Verna
- Looks are polarising
- Performance is quick, but not exciting

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Hyundai Verna price starts at ₹11.07 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Verna is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Verna

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