Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Jimny

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Maruti Jimny? 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 Jimny price starts Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Jimny

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Maruti Jimny
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.17,05,510^*
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 Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Alpha Dual Tone AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.17,05,510^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,002/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.38,765
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 387 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

Alpha Dual Tone AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.17,05,510^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,002/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.38,765

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 387 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	K15B
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	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	Multipoint Injection
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	4-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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

K15B

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 ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	40
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	155
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.39

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	155
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/80 R15
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	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3985
Width (mm)	1733	1645
Height (mm)	1604	1720
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2590
Front Tread (mm)	-	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1405
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1205
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1545
Approach Angle	-	36°
Break Over Angle	-	24°
Departure Angle	-	46°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	315	211
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
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	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic 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
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	-
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
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 WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	-	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)	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

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 WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

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
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Connectivity	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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 Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Maruti Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Maruti Jimny price starts at ₹12.76 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Jimny is cheaper between these two cars.

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