Citroen eC3 vs Toyota Glanza

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Toyota Glanza? 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 Toyota Glanza price starts Rs 6.90 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Glanza

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Toyota Glanza
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.11,19,446^*
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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Toyota Glanza
Rs10 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Toyota Glanza
V AMT
10 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	V AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.11,19,446^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,306/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.49,553
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 256 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,393.8
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

V AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.11,19,446^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,306/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.49,553

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 256 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,393.8

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.2 L Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1197
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	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	113Nm@4400rpm
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	5-Speed AMT
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

1.2 L Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1197

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	16.94
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.31
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	4.85
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	195/55 R16
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

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3990
Width (mm)	1733	1745
Height (mm)	1604	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	935-960
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1410
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	318
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Interior light turn-on when IG OFF or Key open, Spot map lamp (Roof front), Luggage room Shelf, Front center armrest with Slide, Seat back pocket (Co-driver), Front footwell light, Vanity mirror + Lamp + Ticket holder (Driver + Co-driver)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	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

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	Classy Dual Tone (Dashboard + Seats), Automatic Shift panel - Piano Black
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
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	Enticing SilverInsta BlueGaming GreySportin RedCafe WhiteGlanza Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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)	Sporty Front bumper with Carbon fibre Texture element, Body Colored Bumpers, Cool new Wide & Sharp front grill with Horizontal chrome bar plating, High mounted stop lamp, Body Colored ORVM, Floating roof effect w A/B/C Pillar black out, Chrome Outside door handle, Back door & Trunk lid garnish, UV Protect Glass
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colours

Enticing SilverInsta BlueGaming GreySportin RedCafe WhiteGlanza Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
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	Toyota i-Connect, Hey Toyota, Smart Playcast Pro S, Premium sound system (Arkamys), Hey Siri Voice Assistance Compatibilit
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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
Toyota Glanza
- Simple yet premium design, distinctive from Baleno
- Spacious and practical cabin is well-suited for a small family
- Smooth engine with both manual and automatic transmissions
- Comfortable ride irrespective of the road surface
- Healthy list of features: 9-inch touchscreen, climate control, heads-up display

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Toyota Glanza
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as a CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft, not ideal for long drives.
- Boot lip is very high, takes additional effort while loading

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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Toyota Glanza?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Toyota Glanza price starts at ₹6.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Toyota Glanza is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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