Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Brezza

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Maruti Brezza? 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 Maruti Brezza price starts Rs 8.69 Lakh ex-showroom for Lxi (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Brezza

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Maruti Brezza
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,13,548^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti Brezza
Rs14.14 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti Brezza
Zxi Plus AT DT
14.14 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Zxi Plus AT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,13,548^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.31,172/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.37,493
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 729 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,161.8
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

Zxi Plus AT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.16,13,548^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.31,172/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.37,493

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 729 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,161.8

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	K15C
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1462
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	101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	136.8Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Valve Configuration	Not applicable	DOHC
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

K15C

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1462

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	13.53
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.5
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	48
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	159
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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	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	159
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	43.87
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	15.24
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	8.58
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	29.77
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 suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1790
Height (mm)	1604	1685
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	198
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	328
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	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	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	MID with TFT Color Display, Audible Headlight On Reminder, Overhead Console with Sunglass Holder & Map Lamp, SUZUKI CONNECT(Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Safe Time Alert, Headlight Off, Hazard Lights On/Off, Alarm On/Off, Low Fuel & Low Range Alert, AC Idling, Door & Lock Status, Seat Belt Alert, Battery Status, Trip (Start & End), Headlamp & Hazard Lights, Driving Score, View & Share Trip History, Guidance Around Destination)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
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

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	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	Dual Tone Interior Color Theme, Co-Driver Side Vanity Lamp, Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles, Front Footwell Illumination, Rear Parcel Tray, Silver IP Ornament, Interior Ambient Lights, Door Armrest With Fabric, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
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	Pearl Arctic WhiteExuberant BluePearl Midnight BlackBrave KhakiBrave Khaki With Pearl Arctic WhiteMagma GreySizzling Red/Midnight BlackSizzling RedSplendid Silver With Midnight Black RoofSplendid Silver+5 MoreBrezza Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
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
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	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)	Precision Cut Alloy Wheels, Chrome Accentuated Front Grille, Wheel Arch Cladding, Side Under Body Cladding, Side Door Cladding, Front and Rear Silver Skid Plate
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

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

Pearl Arctic WhiteExuberant BluePearl Midnight BlackBrave KhakiBrave Khaki With Pearl Arctic White+5 MoreBrezza Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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	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	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	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
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	0	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Remote Immobiliser

Inbuilt Assistant

Navigation With Live Traffic

Send POI to Vehicle From App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
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	SmartPlay Pro+, Premium Sound System ARKAMYS Surround Sense, Wireless Apple and android auto, Onboard Voice Assistant, Remote Control App for Infotainment
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
Maruti Brezza
- Spacious interior with a wide backseat. A good 5-seater
- Comfortable ride quality
- Compact dimensions and light controls make it a great city car
- Expansive list of features: Heads-up display, 360-degree camera, 9-inch touchscreen, sunroof and more

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Maruti Brezza
- Interior quality should have been better for the price
- No diesel engine option available unlike many alternatives
- Engine offers good useability but isn’t exciting

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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.49 - 17.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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MarutiBrezza
Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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MarutiBrezza
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MarutiBrezza
Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Maruti Brezza?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Maruti Brezza price starts at ₹8.69 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Brezza is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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