Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mahindra Scorpio N? 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 Mahindra Scorpio N price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Scorpio N

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra Scorpio N
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.29,50,336^*
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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Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs24.89 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Scorpio N
Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4
24.89 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.29,50,336^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.56,157/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,25,208
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 775 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.29,50,336^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.56,157/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,25,208

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 775 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	mHawk (CRDi)
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2198
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	172.45bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	400Nm@1750-2750rpm
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	6-Speed
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

mHawk (CRDi)

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2198

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.42
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	57
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	165
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

15.42

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	165
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	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	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4662
Width (mm)	1733	1917
Height (mm)	1604	1857
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	460
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
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	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	Inbuilt Navigation, 2nd Row 1 touch Tumble (LH) & 3rd Row Fold & Tumble,Roof Lamp For 1st and 2nd Row, Auto Wiper, 6-Way Driver Power Seat
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

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	Rich coffee-black leatherette Interiors
Digital Cluster	Full	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
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	Everest WhiteCarbon BlackDazzling SilverStealth BlackRed RageDeep ForestMidnight Black+2 MoreScorpio N Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	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	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	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)	Signature Dual Barrel LED Projector Headlamps, Skid Plates Silver Finish, Sting Like LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED Sequential Turn Indicator, Signature Metallic Scorpio-tail Element, Chrome Door Handles, Silver Finish Ski-rack, Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	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

Everest WhiteCarbon BlackDazzling SilverStealth BlackRed Rage+2 MoreScorpio N Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	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	3
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes

ADAS

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic

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	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
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	Adrenox Connect, Alexa Built-in With 1 year Subscription, SONY 3D Iersive Audio 12 Speakers With Dual Channel Sub-woofer, what3words - Alexa Enabled, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
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
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Gets powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with the option of four wheel drive.
- Looks rugged and has a commanding road presence.
- Offers good space for five people and their luggage.
- Its features list is a well-loaded balance of comfort, convenience and tech.

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra Scorpio N
- The third row is cramped with insufficient space for adults.
- Boot space is smaller than expected.
- Interior fit and finish should be better for the price.
- Ride quality isn’t as comfortable as its rivals. Stiff and bouncy especially with less load

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra Scorpio N?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.90 Lakh & Mahindra Scorpio N price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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