Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tigor

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Tigor? 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 Tigor price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for XM (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Tigor

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Tigor
On Road Price	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.9,58,950^*
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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Tata Tigor
Rs8.50 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Tigor
XZ Plus Lux
8.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	XZ Plus Lux
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,11,148^*	Rs.9,58,950^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,862/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.18,250/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.38,031
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 344 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.4,712.3
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

XZ Plus Lux

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,11,148^*

Rs.9,58,950^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,862/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.18,250/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.38,031

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

Based on 344 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
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1199
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	33 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	84.48bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	113Nm@3300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	No
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	5-Speed
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

1.2L Revotron

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1199

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.28
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.28

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed (kmph)

107

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
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	175/60 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

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Hydraulic

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3993
Width (mm)	1733	1677
Height (mm)	1604	1532
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	170
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2450
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	419
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
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	-
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	No
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	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	Collapsible Grab Handles, Door Pocket Storage, Table Storage in Glove Box, Chrome Finish around AC Vents, Interior Lamps with Theatre Diing, Premium Dual Tone Light Black & Beige Interiors, Body Colour Co-Ordinated AC Vents, Fabric Lined Rear Door Arm Rest, Premium Knitted Roof Liner, Rear Power Outlet
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

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	Meteor BronzePristine WhiteSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTigor Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	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)	Body Coloured Bumper, Chrome Finish on Rear Bumper, High Mounted LED Stop Lamp, Humanity Line with Chrome Finish, 3-Dimensional Headlamps, Premium Piano Black Finish ORVMs, Chrome Lined Door Handles, Fog Lamps with Chrome Ring Surrounds, Stylish Finish on B Pillar, Chrome Finish Tri-Arrow Motif Front Grille, Chrome Lined Lower Grille, Piano Black Shark Fin Antenna, Sparkling Chrome Finish Along Window Line, Striking Projector Headlamps
Fog Lights	-	Front
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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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 Grey+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Meteor BronzePristine WhiteSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTigor Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
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 Assist	-	No
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	0	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	3
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

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

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	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	17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotaiment System by Harman, Call Reject with SMS Feature, ConnectNext App Suite, Image & Video Playback, Incoming SMS Notifications & Read Outs, Phone Book Access, Digital Controls for Automatic Climate Control
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4
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
Tata Tigor
- One of the best looking sub-4m sedan
- Well loaded with features
- 4-star NCAP safety rating
- CNG option in most variants with an AMT as well
- CNG options now have boot space too

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Tigor
- Engine refinement and performance not on par with rivals
- Less cabin space as compared to rivals

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