Citroen eC3 vs Toyota Hilux

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Toyota Hilux? 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 Hilux price starts Rs 30.40 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Diesel).

eC3 Vs Hilux

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Toyota Hilux
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.44,77,024^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Toyota Hilux
Rs37.90 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Toyota Hilux
High AT
37.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	High AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.44,77,024^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.85,209/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,75,374
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.4 Based on 159 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

High AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.44,77,024^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.85,209/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,75,374

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.4

Based on 159 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.8 L Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2755
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	201.15bhp@3000-3400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	500Nm@1600-2800rpm
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	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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

2.8 L Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2755

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	10
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	13
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	80
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	6.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	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	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Leaf spring suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	5325
Width (mm)	1733	1855
Height (mm)	1604	1815
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	3085
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	2710
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	435
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
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	Power Steering with VFC (Variable Flow Control),Tough Frame with exceptional Torsional and Bending Rigidity,4WD with High [H4] and Low [L4] Range,Electronic Drive [2WD/4WD] Control,Electronic Differential Lock,Remote Check - Odometer, Distance to empy, Hazard & Head Lamps,Vehicle Health e-Care - Warning Malfunction indicator, Vehicle Health Report
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	2	2
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO, PWR Mode
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
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	Cabin wrapped in Soft Upholstery & Metallic Accents,Heat Rejection Glass,New Optitron Metal Tone Combimeter with Chrome Accents and Illumination Control
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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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+5 MoreeC3 Colours	White Pearl Crystal ShineEmotional RedAttitude BlackGrey MetallicSilver MetallicSuper White+1 MoreHilux Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	Pickup TruckAll Pickup Truck Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	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)	New design Front Bumper W/ Piano black accents,Chrome-plated Door Handles ,Aero-stabilising Fins on ORVM Base and Rear Combination Lamps,LED Rear Combination Lamps,Bold Piano Black Trapezoidal grille with Chrome surround,STEEL STEP CHROME Rear Bumper,Super Chrome alloy wheel design,Chrome Beltline,Retractable Side Mirrors with Side turn indicators
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

White Pearl Crystal ShineEmotional RedAttitude BlackGrey MetallicSilver Metallic+1 MoreHilux Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Pickup TruckAll Pickup Truck Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	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
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Tow Away Alert

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	6
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 Ports	Yes	Yes
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 Hilux
- Legendary reliability
- Cabin feels premium
- Excellent off-road capability with locking differentials
- An array of customisation options
- Easy to drive with the tried and tested 2.8-litre diesel engine

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Toyota Hilux
- Lacks road presence for such a massive truck
- Not very comfortable for the rear seat passengers

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Rs.12.90 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Rs.30.40 - 37.90 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Toyota Hilux price starts at ₹30.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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