Citroen e-C3 X vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Citroen e-C3 X or Mahindra Thar? 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 e-C3 X price starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Electric) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel).

e-C3 X Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Citroen e-C3 X	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.21,21,577^*
Range (km)	325	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57 Min- (10%-80%)	-

Citroen e-C3 X
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13.26 Lakh^*
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17.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine	LXT 4WD Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.21,21,577^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,315/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,589/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,924	Rs.97,845
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.6 Based on 81 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.90/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

Shine

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,96,087^*

Rs.21,21,577^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,315/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.41,589/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.51,924

Rs.97,845

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.6

Based on 81 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.90/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2184
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)	56.22bhp	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	325 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57 Min- (10%-80%)	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2184

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)

56.22bhp

130bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

325 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

57 Min- (10%-80%)

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

4WD

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	57
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3985
Width (mm)	1733	1820
Height (mm)	1604	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2450
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Approach Angle	-	41.2°
Break Over Angle	-	26.2°
Departure Angle	-	36°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	50:50 Split
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Additional Features	- more	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Drive Mode Types	STANDARD \| ECO	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Polar WhitePerla Nera BlackCosmo Bluee-C3 X Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof	Fender-mounted
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	4

Safety

Advance Internet
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.24
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	- more	wireless android auto play more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen e-C3 X
- Easy to drive: Does not require a learning curve for first-time EV buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin: Good space for four 6-footers and plenty storage options
- Good range: Enough for city driving and some small trips
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience

Citroen e-C3 X
- Limited performance: Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Misses features: Does not get auto AC and push button start
- Hefty price: Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded

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