Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mahindra XUV400 EV? 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 eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at Rs 16.74 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Range (km)	320	456
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	39.4
Charging Time	57min	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,421/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 258 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 0.86/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.18,60,841^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,421/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 258 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	39.4
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	310Nm
Range (km)	320 km	456 km
Range - Tested	257Km	289.5
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	13H (0-100%)
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	6H 30 Min (0-100%)
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	50 Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

39.4

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	150

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

150

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	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.3 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
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	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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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	4200
Width (mm)	1733	1821
Height (mm)	1604	1634
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2445
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1563
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	368
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	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
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
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	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
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

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Rear Seat Headrest

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Clock	-	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	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Fabric Upholstery

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
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 White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV 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
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	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)	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV 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	-
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	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
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

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

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	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	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out
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 XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra XUV400 EV?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.90 Lakh & Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at ₹ 16.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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