Citroen e-C3 X vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Citroen e-C3 X 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 e-C3 X price starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at Rs 15.49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

e-C3 X Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Citroen e-C3 X	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.18,65,441^*
Range (km)	325	456
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	39.4
Charging Time	57 Min- (10%-80%)	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.18,65,441^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,315/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,406/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,924	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.5 Based on 269 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.90/km	₹0.86/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,96,087^*

Rs.18,65,441^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,315/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,406/month

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Insurance

Rs.51,924

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.5

Based on 269 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹0.90/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)	56.22bhp	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	310Nm
Range (km)	325 km	456 km
Range - Tested	-	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)	57 Min- (10%-80%)	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
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)	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
Charger Type	-	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	50 Min (0-80%)

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

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.22bhp

147.51bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

310Nm

Range (km)

325 km

456 km

Range - Tested

289.5

Battery Warranty

8 Years or 160000 km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Charging Time (A.C)

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

Charging Time (D.C)

57 Min- (10%-80%)

50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

Shift-by-wire AT

Drive Type

FWD

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)

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

Charger Type

7.2 kW Wall Box Charger

Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)

50 Min (0-80%)

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

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
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
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	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
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
Drive Mode Types	STANDARD \| ECO	FUN, FAST & FEARLESS
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
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	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	SUNGLASS HOLDER more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Polar WhitePerla Nera BlackCosmo Bluee-C3 X Colours	Everest White DualtoneStealth Black Dual ToneNebula Blue DualtoneGalaxy 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
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

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
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	- more	wireless android auto and apple car play compatibility 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 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 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 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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