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    Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carnival

    Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Kia Carnival? 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 Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel).

    eC3 Vs Carnival

    Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Kia Carnival
    On Road PriceRs.14,07,148*Rs.75,29,460*
    Range (km)320-
    Fuel TypeElectricDiesel
    Battery Capacity (kWh)29.2-
    Charging Time57min-
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    Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carnival comparison

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          Citroen eC3
          Citroen eC3
            Rs13.41 Lakh*
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                Kia Carnival
                Kia Carnival
                  Rs63.91 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.14,07,148*
                Rs.75,29,460*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.26,777/month
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                Rs.1,43,314/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.52,435
                Rs.2,75,675
                User Rating
                4.2
                Based on 86 Reviews
                4.7
                Based on 75 Reviews
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                Running Cost
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                ₹257/km
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream In-line
                Displacement (cc)
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                2151
                No. of Cylinders
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                Battery Capacity (kWh)
                29.2
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                Motor Type
                Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                56.21bhp
                190bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                143Nm
                441Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                Not applicable
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                Not applicable
                CRDi
                Range (km)
                320 km
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                Range - Tested
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                257Km
                verified
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                Battery Type
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                Lithium-Ion
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                Charging Time (D.C)
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                57min
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                Charging Port
                CCS-II
                Not applicable
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                1-Speed
                8 Speed
                Drive Type
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                Charger Type
                3.3
                Not applicable
                Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
                10hrs 30mins
                Not applicable
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Electric
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                14.85
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                72
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                ZEV
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                107
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                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                4.98
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                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                107
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                Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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                46.70
                verified
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                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
                16.36
                verified
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                City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
                8.74
                verified
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                Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
                28.02
                verified
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                15
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                15
                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3981
                5155
                Width (mm)
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                1733
                1995
                Height (mm)
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                1604
                1775
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2540
                3090
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1329
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                Grossweight (kg)
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                1716
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                Seating Capacity
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                5
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                315
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                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                Yes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                Yes
                Rear AC Vents
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                Yes
                Lumbar Support
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                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                Yes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                Bench Folding
                2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                Yes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Paddle Shifters
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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                -
                Yes
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                Yes
                Luggage Hook And NetYes
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                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
                12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
                Memory Function Seats
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                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                Driver's Window
                Drive Modes
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                2
                4
                Glove Box Light
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                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Heated Seats
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                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                Yes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYes
                -
                Glove Box
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                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
                2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
                Digital Cluster
                Full
                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                12.3
                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leather
                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                Rear Right SideCitroen eC3 Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right Side
                HeadlightCitroen eC3 HeadlightKia Carnival Headlight
                Front Left SideCitroen eC3 Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left Side
                Available ColoursPlatinum 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 ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                Yes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
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                No
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                Yes
                Sun Roof
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                Yes
                Integrated AntennaYes
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                Chrome Grille
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                No
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                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
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                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsYes
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                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                Yes
                LED Taillights
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                Yes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                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)
                Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Fog Lights
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                Front & Rear
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                -
                Dual Sunroof
                Boot Opening
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                Powered
                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
                No. of Airbags
                2
                8
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                Yes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                Yes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                Yes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                Yes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                Yes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                -
                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                Yes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                -
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                Yes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                Yes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                0
                -
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                1
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                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                Yes
                Speed Assist System
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                Yes
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
                -
                Yes
                Lane Departure Warning
                -
                Yes
                Lane Keep Assist
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                Yes
                Driver Attention Warning
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise Control
                -
                Yes
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
                Advance Internet
                E-Call & I-CallNo
                -
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Yes
                Over Speeding AlertYes
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                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.23
                12.3
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                12
                Additional Features
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                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 CarPlay
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                -
                Kia Connect
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Citroen eC3

                  • Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
                  • Spacious and practical cabin
                  • Best driving range in its segment

                  Kia Carnival

                  • Most spacious car you can buy for under a crore
                  • Rear seat comfort and space is much better than luxury cars costing double the Carnival’s price
                  • Ample boot space behind the third row
                  • The front 4 seats are powered, heated and ventilated
                  • Impressive road presence despite being an MPV
                • Citroen eC3

                  • Does not provide an exciting driving experience
                  • Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
                  • Huge premium over the standard C3

                  Kia Carnival

                  • Rear cabin quality should have been better
                  • Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Kia Carnival?
                A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹63.91 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.
                *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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