Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Nexon? 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 Tata Nexon price starts Rs 7.37 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Nexon

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Nexon
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,79,044^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT
14.22 Lakh^*
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MX1
7.54 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine DT	Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT	MX1
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,79,044^*	Rs.8,47,284^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,573/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.32,650/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.17,333/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.65,087	Rs.40,504
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.6 Based on 842 Reviews	4.6 Based on 394 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-	-

Basic Information

Variant

Shine DT

Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT

MX1

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.16,79,044^*

Rs.8,47,284^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,573/month

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Rs.32,650/month

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Rs.17,333/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.65,087

Rs.40,504

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.6

Based on 842 Reviews

4.6

Based on 394 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq	mStallion (TCMPFi) engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1497	1197
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	113.31bhp@3750rpm	109.96bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	260Nm@1500-2750rpm	200Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes	Yes
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257Km	Not applicable	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	6-Speed AMT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq

mStallion (TCMPFi) engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1497

1197

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.21bhp

113.31bhp@3750rpm

109.96bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

260Nm@1500-2750rpm

200Nm@1500-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

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

Manual

Gearbox

1-Speed

6-Speed AMT

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Charger Type

3.3

Not applicable

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	24.08	18.89
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	44	42
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	180	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson 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	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	180	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	N/A	16
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	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1733	1804	1821
Height (mm)	1604	1620	1647
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	208	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2498	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	382	364
No. of Doors	5	5	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	No
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes	No
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	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more	- more
Massage Seats	-	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	-	No
Drive Modes	2	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	No
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	No

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	No
Glove Box	-	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	-	No
Additional Features	- more	Parcel Tray more	- more
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes	No
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25	No
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours	Pure Grey Black RoofOcean Blue With White RoofPristine WhiteDaytona Grey Dual ToneDark-Edition Atlas-BlackGrassland Beige With Black RoofGrassland BeigeAtlas Black Red Dark EditionPristine White Dual ToneOcean Blue+9 MoreNexon Colours	Dune BeigeEverest WhiteStealth Black Plus Galvano GreyStealth BlackDune Beige Plus Stealth BlackNebula Blue Plus Galvano GreyGalaxy Grey Plus Stealth BlackTango Red Plus Stealth BlackGalaxy GreyEverest White Plus Stealth Black+11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	No
Sun Roof	-	-	No
Side Stepper	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	No
Chrome Grille	No	-	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-	-
Projector Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	-	Yes	No
LED Taillights	-	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	- more	- more	Electronic Trumpet Horn more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front	No
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	-
Convertible Top	-	-	No
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	No
Boot Opening	-	-	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	N/A	16

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	-	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	5	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	5	5
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	5

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	No
Remote Immobiliser	-	-	No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	-	No
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes	No
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes	No
PUC Expiry	-	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	-	No
E-Manual	-	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	No
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	-	No
Live Weather	-	Yes	No
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	-	No
Save Route/Place	-	-	No
SOS Button	-	-	No
RSA	-	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	No
Tow Away Alert	-	-	No
Valet Mode	-	-	No
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	No
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-	No
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes	No

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4	-
Additional Features	MYCITROËN CONNECT APP WITH 35 SMART FEATURES, Bluetooth Connectivity Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity more	Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple Car Play™ more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	No
Tweeter	-	4	-
Subwoofer	-	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	No

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- 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
- Futuristic design with interesting details: LED daytime running lamps and tail lamps with animations, 16-inch alloy wheels, and full-LED headlamps. Gives it great road presence
- Has every imaginable feature: panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, 360° camera, leatherette upholstery. Feels premium
- Impressive infotainment package: 10.25-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver’s display and a brilliant JBL sound system
- Options: Various personas, special editions and powertrain options mean there’s something for everyone

Citroen eC3
- 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
- Poor ergonomics: Not enough storage spaces with no usable front cupholders and lack of space for phones/wallets
- Fit and finish could be improved in the interior. Misaligned panels take away from the experience

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