Citroen eC3 vs Jeep Compass

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Jeep Compass? 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 Jeep Compass price starts Rs 18.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 Sport (Diesel).

eC3 Vs Compass

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Jeep Compass
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.38,83,607^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Jeep Compass
Rs32.41 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Jeep Compass
2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT
32.41 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.38,83,607^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.74,034/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,56,642
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.2 Based on 261 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.38,83,607^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.74,034/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,56,642

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.2

Based on 261 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.0 L Multijet II Diesel
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1956
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	168bhp@3700-3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
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	9-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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

2.0 L Multijet II Diesel

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1956

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	60
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.9

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	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
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	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4405
Width (mm)	1733	1818
Height (mm)	1604	1640
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	438
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
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
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
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 & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
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	Capless Fuel Filler,Passenger airbag on/off switch,Solar Control Glass,Vehicle Health,Driving History,Driving Score
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
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
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	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	Soft Touch IP & Front Door Trim,Rear Parcel Shelf,8 Way Power Seat,Door Scuff Plates,Auto diing IRVM
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

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+6 MoreeC3 Colours	Galaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackGrigo Magnesio GreyExotica RedTechno Metallic GreenSilvery Moon+2 MoreCompass Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	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	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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)	New Front Seven Slot MIC Grille-MIC,All Round Day Light Opening Grey,Two tone roof,Body Color Sill Molding,Claddings and Fascia
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
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+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Galaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackGrigo Magnesio GreyExotica Red+2 MoreCompass Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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
Traction Control	-	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
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	5
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
Live Location	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.1
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	9
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	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play,Alpine speaker system with Amplifier & Subwoofer,Intergrated Voice Coands & Navigation
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
Jeep Compass
- Looks more premium
- Gets an all-new, modern-looking cabin
- Big update to the infotainment with two 10-inch screens
- Lots of added features to aid convenience

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Jeep Compass
- No major changes to the exterior
- No More Petrol Option
- Top variants are still pricey

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Jeep Compass?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Jeep Compass price starts at ₹18.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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