Citroen eC3 vs Kia Picanto

eC3 Vs Picanto

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Kia Picanto
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,79,000^* (Expected Price)
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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Kia Picanto
Rs7 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Kia Picanto
HTX CVT
7 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Picanto
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,79,000^* (Expected Price)
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	-
Insurance	Rs.52,435	No
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.2 Based on 2 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

Picanto

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.13,79,000^* (Expected Price)

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.2

Based on 2 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
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	113.4bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	144nm@4500rpm
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	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	-
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

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

113.4bhp@6300rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.8
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.8

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI

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	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	11.8
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	4315
Width (mm)	1733	1800
Height (mm)	1604	1620
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2610
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1010
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	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Multifunction Steering Wheel

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Digital Odometer

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	SUVAll SUV 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

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	No
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

Power Door Locks

Child Safety Locks

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
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Kia Picanto price starts at ₹13.79 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Picanto is cheaper between these two cars.

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