Citroen e-C3 X vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Should you buy Citroen e-C3 X or Mahindra XEV 9S? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mahindra XEV 9S price starts at Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

e-C3 X Vs XEV 9S

Key Highlights	Citroen e-C3 X	Mahindra XEV 9S
On Road Price	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Range (km)	325	679
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	79
Charging Time	57 Min- (10%-80%)	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Citroen e-C3 X
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13.26 Lakh^*
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30.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine	Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,315/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.62,160/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,924	Rs.1,40,668
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.8 Based on 38 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹0.90/km	₹1.16/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,96,087^*

Rs.32,66,168^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,315/month

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Rs.62,160/month

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Insurance

Rs.51,924

Rs.1,40,668

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.8

Based on 38 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹0.90/km

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	79
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.22bhp	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	380Nm
Range (km)	325 km	679 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Charging Time (A.C)	-	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	57 Min- (10%-80%)	20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)	-

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.22bhp

282bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

380Nm

Range (km)

325 km

679 km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Charging Time (A.C)

8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Charging Time (D.C)

57 Min- (10%-80%)

20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

Single Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	202

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt &Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	202
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	527

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4737
Width (mm)	1733	1900
Height (mm)	1604	1747
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	201
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2762
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	6
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	5
Drive Mode Types	STANDARD \| ECO	Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front Only

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Polar WhitePerla Nera BlackCosmo Bluee-C3 X Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black+1 MoreXEV 9S Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay I Harman Kardon 16 speaker iersive audio more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

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 XEV 9S
- Striking Design: Looks premium and modern thanks to its lighting setup.
- Feature Rich: Gets all the features you can expect from a car of this price. No major misses.
- Highway Friendly: 500 km of real world range is more than enough for intercity commutes.

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 XEV 9S
- Sub-par Interior Quality: Not a premium as expected
- Low Boot Space: Barely any space left when all three rows are up.

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