Citroen eC3 vs Skoda Slavia

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Skoda Slavia? 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 Skoda Slavia price starts Rs 10.34 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0L Classic (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Slavia

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Skoda Slavia
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.21,15,990^*
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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Skoda Slavia
Rs18.34 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Skoda Slavia
1.5L Prestige DSG
18.34 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	1.5L Prestige DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.21,15,990^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.40,267/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.80,250
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 304 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

1.5L Prestige DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.21,15,990^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.40,267/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.80,250

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 304 Reviews

Brochure

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Brochure not available

Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5 TSI Petrol
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
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	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
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	7-Speed DSG
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

1.5 TSI Petrol

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.36
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.36

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	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55R16
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	4541
Width (mm)	1733	1752
Height (mm)	1604	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2651
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1245-1281
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality 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
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	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	KESSY (Engine Start/Stop & Locking/ Unlocking of Door), Remote control with foldable key, SmartClip ticket holder, Utility Recess on the Dashboard, Reflective Tape on all four Doors, Smart Grip Mat for one hand bottle operation, Ventilated Black Leatherette Front seats with perforated beige design, Black leatherette rear seats with perforated beige design, Front & Rear Door armrest with cushioned leatherette upholstery, Electric Sunroof with Anti-Pinch Technology, 2-Spoke Multifunctional Steering wheel (Leather) with chrome insert & scroller, 20.32cm Skoda Virtual Cockpit, Four Foldable roof grab handles, Storage compartment in the front and rear doors, Driver Storage compartment, Smart Phone Pocket (Driver & Co-Driver),
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
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	Dashboard with Piano Black & Glazed decor insert, Instrument Cluster Housing with Skoda inscription, Chrome decor on interior door handles, Chrome ring on gear shift knob, Chrome insert under gear shift knob, Black Plastic handbrake with Chrome handle button, Dual tone Black , Chrome Bezel Air conditioning vents, Chrome Air conditioning duct sliders, LED Reading Lamps - Front & Rear, Ambient Interior lighting - Dashboard & Door Handles, Footwell Illumination
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	8
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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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	Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelDeep BlackTornado RedCandy White+1 MoreSlavia Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
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)	Ving Alloy wheels, Door handles in body colour with chrome accents, Skoda Piano Black Fender Garnish with Chrome outline, Skoda Hexagonal Grille with Chrome Surround, Window Chrome Garnish, Lower Rear Bumper Chrome Garnish, Glossy Black Plastic cover on B-Pillar, Lower Rear Bumper Reflectors, Body Coloured ORVMS, Front Fog lamp Chrome Garnish, Rear LED Number Plate Illumination
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55R16
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

Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelDeep BlackTornado Red+1 MoreSlavia Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	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
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
RSA	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	No
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

RSA

Over Speeding Alert

Tow Away Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10
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	25.4 cm Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps, Wireless Smartlink-Apple Carplay & Android Auto, Skoda Sound System with 8 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer - 380 W
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	MySKODA ConnectED
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
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
Skoda Slavia
- Impressive road presence
- High ground clearance
- Loads of boot space
- Fun to drive
- Punchy and refined engines

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Skoda Slavia
- Interior quality
- Space for three in the back seat
- Reverse camera quality

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Skoda Slavia?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Skoda Slavia price starts at ₹10.34 Lakh in New Delhi. Skoda Slavia is cheaper between these two cars.

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