Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carens EV

eC3 Vs Carens EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Kia Carens EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,00,000^* (Expected Price)
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens EV
Rs16 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens EV
16 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Carens EV
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,00,000^* (Expected Price)
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	-
Insurance	Rs.52,435	-
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	5 Based on 1 Review
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 1.50/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

Carens EV

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.16,00,000^* (Expected Price)

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Based on 1 Review

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 1.50/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	No
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	-
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	-
Range (km)	320 km	-
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	-
Regenerative Braking	-	No
Charging Port	CCS-II	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	-
Charger Type	3.3	-
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.21bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	-
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
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	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	-
Width (mm)	1733	-
Height (mm)	1604	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
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	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Multifunction Steering Wheel

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	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	-
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Digital Cluster

Full

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	-
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	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)	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
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

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	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

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	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	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	-
Speakers	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Kia Carens EV?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.90 Lakh & Kia Carens EV price starts at ₹ 16 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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