Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mahindra XUV 3XO? 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 XUV 3XO price starts Rs 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for MX1 (Petrol).

eC3 Vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra XUV 3XO
On Road Price	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.17,84,321^*
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 XUV 3XO
Rs14.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV 3XO
AX7 L Diesel
14.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	AX7 L Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.17,84,321^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,862/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,741/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.73,827
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 300 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

AX7 L Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,11,148^*

Rs.17,84,321^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,862/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,741/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.73,827

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 300 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	Turbo with CRDe
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
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	115.05bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	300Nm@1500-2500rpm
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	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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

Turbo with CRDe

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	17
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	42
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3990
Width (mm)	1733	1821
Height (mm)	1604	1647
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	364
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 Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
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	Smart Steering Modes, Auto Wiper
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
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	65 W USB - C Fast Charging, Adjustable Headrest for 2nd Row Middle Passenger, Soft Touch Leatherette on Dashboard & Door Trims
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours	Dune BeigeEverest WhiteStealth Black Plus Galvano GreyStealth BlackDune Beige Plus Stealth BlackNebula Blue Plus Galvano GreyGalaxy Grey Plus Stealth BlackTango Red Plus Stealth BlackRedGalaxy Grey+11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
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
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	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)	Electronic Trumpet Horn, LED DRL with Front turn Indicator, Diamond Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	-	Front
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum Grey+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Dune BeigeEverest WhiteStealth Black Plus Galvano GreyStealth BlackDune Beige Plus Stealth Black+11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	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	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	Yes
Insurance Expiry	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
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	Twin HD 26.03 cm Infotainment, Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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 XUV 3XO
- Spacious cabin among the roomiest in class.
- Well-specced lower variants such as the MX3 Pro and AX5.
- Long feature list including panoramic sunroof, L2 ADAS, 360° camera and twin 10.25” screens.
- Option of automatic with both petrol and diesel engine.

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Limited bootspace. No parcel shelf provided.
- Minor misses: seat ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay.

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