Citroen eC3 vs Maruti FRONX

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Maruti FRONX? 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 FRONX price starts Rs 7.54 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol).

eC3 Vs FRONX

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Maruti FRONX
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.14,83,670^*
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 FRONX
Rs13.04 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti FRONX
Alpha Turbo DT AT
13.04 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Alpha Turbo DT AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.14,83,670^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,591/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.30,600
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 606 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

Alpha Turbo DT AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.14,83,670^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,591/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.30,600

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 606 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	998
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	33 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
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 AT
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

1.0L Turbo Boosterjet

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

998

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	180
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

20.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

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	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	180
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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 suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1765
Height (mm)	1604	1550
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1055-1060
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1480
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	308
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Adjustable Seat Headrest (Front & Rear), Front Footwell Illumination, Fast USB Charging Sockets (Type A & C) (Rear), SUZUKI CONNECT FEATURES(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Safe Time Alert, Headlight OFF, Hazard Lights ON/OFF, Alarm ON/OFF, Low Fuel & Low Range Alert, AC Idling, Door & Lock Status, Battery Status, Trip (Start & End), Driving Score, Guidance Around Destination, View & Share Trip History)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	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

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	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	Dual Tone Interior, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Premium Fabric Seat, Rear Parcel Tray, Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles, Man Made Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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	Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red With Black RoofOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyEarthen BrownBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreFRONX 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
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	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)	Precision Cut Alloy Wheels, UV cut Window Glasses, Skid Plate (Fr & Rr), Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding, Roof Garnish, Nexa Signature connected Full LED Rear combination Lamp With centre LIT, NEXTre’ LED DRLs, LED Multi-reflector Headlamps, NEXWave grille with chrome finish
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red With Black RoofOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreFRONX 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	-
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
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	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
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Call & I-Call

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 Plus Touch Screen Audio, ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through (Hi Suzuki) with Barge-in feature), Multi Information Display (TFT Color)
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 FRONX
- Muscular styling commands attention. Looks like a baby SUV.
- Spacious and practical cabin is very well-suited for a small family.
- Choice of automatic with both engine options.
- Covers the basics: 9-inch touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.
- Comfy ride quality over bad roads

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Maruti FRONX
- Sloping roofline eats into rear seat headroom.
- No diesel engine option — available with Venue, Nexon and Sonet.
- Missing features: sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.90 Lakh & Maruti FRONX price starts at ₹ 7.54 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti FRONX is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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