Citroen e-C3 X vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy Citroen e-C3 X or Tata Nexon EV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Tata Nexon EV price starts at Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

e-C3 X Vs Nexon EV

Key Highlights	Citroen e-C3 X	Tata Nexon EV
On Road Price	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.18,86,356^*
Range (km)	330	489
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	45
Charging Time	57 Min- (10%-80%)	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins

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Variant	Shine	Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark	Excite
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,96,087^*	Rs.18,86,356^*	Rs.15,52,546^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,315/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,842/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.30,555/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,924	Rs.74,866	Rs.63,448
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.5 Based on 246 Reviews	4.6 Based on 119 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.88/km	₹0.92/km	₹1.14/km

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Variant

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Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark

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On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,96,087^*

Rs.18,86,356^*

Rs.15,52,546^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,315/month

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Rs.36,842/month

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Rs.30,555/month

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Insurance

Rs.51,924

Rs.74,866

Rs.63,448

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.5

Based on 246 Reviews

4.6

Based on 119 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹0.88/km

₹0.92/km

₹1.14/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	-	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins	55 Min-DC-50kW (0-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	45	38
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.22bhp	142bhp	134bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	215Nm	200Nm
Range (km)	330 km	489 km	332 km
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 6 hrs 36 mins	6.5 H-7.4kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57 Min- (10%-80%)	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins	45 Min-45kW (0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)	10 to 100% - 17 hrs 36 mins	-
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger, 15A plug point	3.3 kW AC Wall Box \| 7.4 kW AC Wall Box \| 55 kW DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	-	7.2 kW AC Wall Box	-

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins

55 Min-DC-50kW (0-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.22bhp

142bhp

134bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

215Nm

200Nm

Range (km)

330 km

489 km

332 km

Battery Warranty

8 Years or 160000 km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Lithium Ion

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 6 hrs 36 mins

6.5 H-7.4kW (0-100%)

Charging Time (D.C)

57 Min- (10%-80%)

60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins

45 Min-45kW (0-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)

10 to 100% - 17 hrs 36 mins

Charging Options

3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger, 15A plug point

3.3 kW AC Wall Box | 7.4 kW AC Wall Box | 55 kW DC Fast Charger

Charger Type

7.2 kW AC Wall Box

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-	-

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	-	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.3	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.9 s	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No	17
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995	4295
Width (mm)	1733	1802	2126
Height (mm)	1604	1625	1677
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190	186
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2498	2700
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	350	604

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes	No
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	With Storage
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	2	3	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	STANDARD \| ECO	Eco-City-Sport	Eco+\|Eco\| Normal \|Sports
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging	-	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes	No
Cup Holders	-	-	Front Only
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	- more	Rear parcel tray more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	-	No

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Polar WhitePerla Nera BlackCosmo Bluee-C3 X Colours	Empowered Oxide Dual TonePristine White With Black RoofDark EditionPure Grey With Black RoofDaytona Grey With Black RoofOcean Blue With Black RoofDark Red Edition+2 MoreNexon EV Colours	Pearl WhiteStarry BlackTurquoise GreenAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue+1 MoreMG Windsor EV Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	No	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	- more	Flush Door Handles more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front	Rear
Antenna	Roof	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	No
Boot Opening	-	Electronic	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No	17

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	No
No. of Airbags	6	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	-	No

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	-	No
Engine Start Alarm	-	-	No
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	-	No
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	No
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes	No
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	No
Valet Mode	-	-	No
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes	No
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes	No
Inbuilt APPs	-	iRA.ev	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	12.29	10.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	4
Additional Features	- more	WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	-	No
Tweeter	-	4	2
Subwoofer	-	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen e-C3 X
- Easy to drive: Does not require a learning curve for first-time EV buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin: Good space for four 6-footers and plenty storage options
- Good range: Enough for city driving and some small trips
Tata Nexon EV
- Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
- Smooth drive experience: feels new EV buyer friendly
- Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh

Citroen e-C3 X
- Limited performance: Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Misses features: Does not get auto AC and push button start
- Hefty price: Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Nexon EV
- Cabin ergonomics: Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox hamper everyday usability
- Rear seat experience: Underthigh support is compromised in Long Range variant

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