Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Tiago? 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 Tiago price starts Rs 5 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Tiago

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Tiago
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.8,22,661^*
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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Rs7.30 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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XZ Plus
7.30 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	XZ Plus	1.0 RXL Opt CNG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.8,22,661^*	Rs.6,30,350^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.15,664/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.11,999/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.34,201	Rs.28,190
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 845 Reviews	4.3 Based on 890 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.4,712.3	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹257/km	-	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

XZ Plus

1.0 RXL Opt CNG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.8,22,661^*

Rs.6,30,350^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.15,664/month

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Rs.11,999/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.34,201

Rs.28,190

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 845 Reviews

4.3

Based on 890 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.4,712.3

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.2L Revotron	1.0 SCe
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1199	999
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	33 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	84.48bhp@6000rpm	67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	113Nm@3300rpm	91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4	4
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	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	5-Speed	5-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
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.2L Revotron

1.0 SCe

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1199

999

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	CNG
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.09	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	35	28
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	150	-
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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
Steering Column	Tilt	-	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	150	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	14
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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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3765	3731
Width (mm)	1733	1677	1579
Height (mm)	1604	1535	1474
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	170	184
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2400	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	242	279
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-	-
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	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	-	"intermittent front wiper & auto wiping while washing,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator,rear parcel shelf,rear grab handles,pollen filter,cabin light with theatre diing,12V power socket(Front)"
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	2	-	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-	-
Glove Box	-	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	Collapsible Grab Handles,Premium Black & Beige Interiors,Tablet Storage Space in Glove Box,Interior Lamps with Theatre Diing,Premium Piano Black Finish on Steering Wheel,Magazine Pockets,Digital clock,Distance to Empty & Door Open & Key in Reminder,Trip meter (2 nos.) & Trip average fuel efficiency,Gear shift display,	fabric upholstery(metal grey),stylised gear knob with bellow, centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(chrome),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,LED digital instrument cluster
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi	Sami
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	2.5	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
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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+6 MoreeC3 Colours	Ocean BluePristine WhiteTornado BlueSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona Grey+1 MoreTiago Colours	Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black RoofMoonlight SilverZanskar BlueZanskar Blue Black RoofOutback BronzeIce Cool White With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	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)	Stylish Body Colored Bumper,Door Handle Design Chrome Lined,Piano Black ORVM,Stylized Black Finish on B-pillar,Chrome Garnish on Tailgate,Front Grille with Chrome Tri Arrow Motif,Contrast Black Roof Option,	stylish graphite grille,body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,stylised door decals,silver streak LED DRLs,
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin Antenna	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	14
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Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Ocean BluePristine WhiteTornado BlueSupernova CoperArizona Blue+1 MoreTiago Colours

Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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
Speed Alert	Yes	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Hill Assist	-	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	4	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	4	-
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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	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.24	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	2
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 Connectivity,Speed Dependent Volume Control,Phone Book Access & Audio Streaming,Call Rejected with SMS Feature,Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-Outs,Image and Video Playback,	push-to-talk, video playback (via USB), roof mic
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Tweeter	-	4	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
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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
Tata Tiago
- It has a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating
- A CNG kit is now available across all variants and gets an AMT option
- Usable boot space in the CNG
- Infotainment display is crisp and easy to use

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Tiago
- 3-pot engine is not the most refined in the segment
- AMT transmission slow to shift

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Tata Tiago?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Tata Tiago price starts at ₹5 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago is cheaper between these two cars.

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