Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Grand Vitara
Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Maruti Grand Vitara? 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 Grand Vitara price starts Rs 11.42 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol).
eC3 Vs Grand Vitara
| Key Highlights | Citroen eC3 | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.14,07,148* | Rs.23,84,342* |
| Range (km) | 320 | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 29.2 | - |
| Charging Time | 57min | - |
Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Grand Vitara comparison
- Citroen eC3
- Feel (Electric) 12.90 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine (Electric) 13.26 Lakh*
- Shine DT (Electric) 13.41 Lakh*
Rs13.41 Lakh *VS - Maruti Grand Vitara
- Alpha (Petrol) 16.14 Lakh*
- Alpha AT (Petrol) 17.54 Lakh*
- Alpha AT DT (Petrol) 17.32 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD AT (Petrol) 19.04 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD AT DT (Petrol) 19.20 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD Opt AT (Petrol) 19.64 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD Opt AT DT (Petrol) 19.80 Lakh*
- Alpha DT (Petrol) 15.67 Lakh*
- Alpha Opt (Petrol) 16.74 Lakh*
- Alpha Opt AT (Petrol) 18.14 Lakh*
- Alpha Opt AT DT (Petrol) 18.30 Lakh*
- Alpha Opt DT (Petrol) 16.90 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 19.92 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 20.15 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 20.52 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 20.68 Lakh*
- Delta (Petrol) 12.53 Lakh*
- Delta AT (Petrol) 13.93 Lakh*
- Delta Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 16.99 Lakh*
- Top SellingSigma (Petrol) 11.42 Lakh*
- Zeta (Petrol) 14.67 Lakh*
- Zeta AT (Petrol) 16.07 Lakh*
- Zeta AT DT (Petrol) 16.23 Lakh*
- Zeta DT (Petrol) 14.83 Lakh*
- Zeta Opt (Petrol) 15.27 Lakh*
- Zeta Opt AT (Petrol) 16.67 Lakh*
- Zeta Opt AT DT (Petrol) 16.83 Lakh*
- Zeta Opt DT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 18.60 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 18.74 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Opt Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 19.20 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 19.36 Lakh*
Rs20.68 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 14 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.90 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.38 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.58 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.83 Lakh*
Rs14.40 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.14,07,148* | Rs.23,84,342* | Rs.16,56,657* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.45,392/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.31,526/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.52,435 | Rs.88,862 | Rs.58,368 |
| User Rating | Based on 86 Reviews | Based on 565 Reviews | Based on 241 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.5,130.8 | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | Brochure not available | |
| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge. ✕ | ₹257/km | - | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Not applicable | M15D With Strong Hybrid | 1.0L TSI |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | Not applicable | 1490 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | Not applicable | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 29.2 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 25.45 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 21.97 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 27.97 | 19.2 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3981 | 4345 | 4221 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1733 | 1795 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1604 | 1645 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 210 | 188 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | - | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum Grey Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey With Polar White Steel Grey With Platinum Grey Polar White With Cosmo Blue +5 MoreeC3 Colours | Arctic White Opulent Red Opulent Red With Black Roof Splendid Silver With Black Roof Chestnut Brown +5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue Reflex Silver +3 MoreTaigun Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | - | No |
| E-Call & I-Call | No | - | - |
| SOS Button | - | - | No |
| RSA | - | - | No |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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 Grand Vitara
- Gets an upright SUV stance
- LED light details help it look modern and premium
- Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
- Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
- Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Maruti Grand Vitara
- No diesel engine option
- A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Maruti Grand Vitara?
A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹11.42 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi