Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV300

eC3 Vs XUV300

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra XUV300
On Road Price	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.17,45,749^*
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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Rs14.76 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV300
W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel
14.76 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.17,45,749^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,862/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.67,057
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.6 Based on 2446 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,11,148^*

Rs.17,45,749^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,862/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.67,057

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.6

Based on 2446 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	CRDi
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1497
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
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	Di
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	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

CRDi

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1497

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	20
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	21
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.7
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 with Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	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	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
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	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1821
Height (mm)	1604	1627
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
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	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	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
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	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	Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-diing IRVM
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	3.5
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
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	-
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
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	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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)	Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	NA
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

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

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rain Sensing Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	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 Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Adaptive High Beam Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Navigation With Live Traffic

Send POI to Vehicle From App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
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	SMS Read Out
Usb Ports	Yes	2 Port
Tweeter	-	2
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	No
Speakers	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 XUV300
- Comfortable even over bad roads.
- Feels premium because of class-leading safety and convenience features.
- Stable and fun to drive because of steering and good grip.
- Overtaking on highways easy, thanks to punchy 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 XUV300
- Premium experience let down by quality issues like poorly fitting panels, mushy switches and flimsy stalks.
- Small boot will be a hassle if it’s the only car in the family.
- Cramped footwell, no space for dead pedal for driver
- Not the most spacious or comfortable backseat in the class

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