Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra XUV700

eC3 Vs XUV700

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra XUV700
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.31,02,079^*
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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Rs26.18 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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AX7 Diesel AT Luxury Pack AWD BSVI
26.18 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	AX7 Diesel AT Luxury Pack AWD BSVI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.31,02,079^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,573/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,30,195
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1173 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

AX7 Diesel AT Luxury Pack AWD BSVI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.31,02,079^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,573/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,30,195

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1173 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.2 L Turbo Diesel
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2198
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	182.38bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	450Nm@1750-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	CRDi
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	AWD
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

2.2 L Turbo Diesel

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2198

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	17.19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	16.57
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	60
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	107	162.41
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-Link Independent Suspension with FSD Stabilizer bar
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	162.41
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	37.65m
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	18
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	9.67
Quarter Mile (Tested)	-	16.94s @ 132.59kmph
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	5.85
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	22.19m
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-Link Independent Suspension with FSD Stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4695
Width (mm)	1733	1890
Height (mm)	1604	1755
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1855
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf	USB in 1st and C-type in 2nd row,3rd row AC,2nd row 60:40 One-Touch Tumble,Flexible boot space(3rd row 50:50 split with recline),6-Way power seat with memory and welcome retract,Steering mounted cluster control with custom key,Co-driver ergo lever,Adaptive cruise control with Start and Go
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	4
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Low Fuel Warning Light

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Roof lamp for 1st and 2nd row,26.03cm (10.25") Digital cluster,2nd row Map lamps,Vanity mirror illumination, leatherette seat and IP
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

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	-
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	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
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Electric Smart Door handle,Arror-Head LED Tail lamps,Air Dam,R18 Diamond Cut Alloy,LED clear-view headlamps with Auto booster,LED Sequential turn indicators
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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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

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Child Safety Locks

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
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	12
Additional Features	MYCITROËN CONNECT APP WITH 35 SMART FEATURES, Bluetooth Connectivity Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity	Dual HD 26.03cm (10.25") infotainment system,Amazon Alexa Built-in,AdrenoX connect with 2 years free subscription,intelli control,3D Audio
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- 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 XUV700
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions

Citroen eC3
- 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 XUV700
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row

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