Citroen eC3 vs Toyota Innova Crysta

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Toyota Innova Crysta? 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 Innova Crysta price starts Rs 19.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.4 GX 7Str (Diesel).

eC3 Vs Innova Crysta

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Toyota Innova Crysta
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.31,76,717^*
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 Innova Crysta
Rs26.82 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Toyota Innova Crysta
2.4 Zx 7Str
26.82 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	2.4 Zx 7Str
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.31,76,717^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.60,458/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,32,647
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 299 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

2.4 Zx 7Str

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.31,76,717^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.60,458/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,32,647

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 299 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.4L Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2393
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	147.51bhp@3400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	343Nm@1400-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Valve Configuration	Not applicable	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
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	RWD
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

2.4L Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2393

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11.33
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	55
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	170
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	170
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
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	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4735
Width (mm)	1733	1830
Height (mm)	1604	1795
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	300
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 Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
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	Automatic Climate Control With Cool Start and Register Ornament, separate seats with slide & recline, driver seat height adjust, 8-way power adjust driver seat, Option of Perforated Black OR Camel Tan Leather with embossed 'CRYSTA' insignia, smart entry system, easy closer back door, seat back pocket with wood-finish ornament
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	2
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| POWER
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic 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
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	Indirect Blue Ambient illumination, Leather Wrap With Silver & Wood Finish Steering Wheel, Speedometer Blue illumination, 3D design with TFT multi information display & illumination control, MID(TFT MID with Drive Information (Fuel Consumption, Cruising Range, Average Speed, Elapsed Time, ECO Drive Indicator & ECO Score, ECO Wallet, Cruise Control Display), Outside Temperature, Audio Display, Phone Caller Display, Warning Message)
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi
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	SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeWhite Pearl Crystal ShineAttitude BlackSilver MetallicSuper White+2 MoreInnova Crysta Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	-	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 Premium Black & Chrome Radiator Grille, Body Coloured, Electric Adjust & Retract, Welcome Lights with Side Turn Indicators, Automatic led Projector, Halogen With Led Clearance lamp
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
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

SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeWhite Pearl Crystal ShineAttitude Black+2 MoreInnova Crysta Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MUVAll MUV 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
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	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	5
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	-
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
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	-
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 Innova Crysta
- One of the most spacious MPVs on sale. Can seat 7 adults with comfort.
- Comes with all necessary features to make the drive comfortable.
- Passenger focused practicality with lots of storage spaces, automatic climate control and rear AC vents with blower controls, rear cup holders and a lot more.
- Bulletproof reliability and efficient diesel engine.
- Rear-wheel drive helps it keep going on difficult road conditions.

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Toyota Innova Crysta
- No petrol or automatic transmission option.
- Prices have gone up considerably from when the Crysta was first introduced.
- Ride comfort under low load.

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Rs.19.99 - 26.82 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Toyota Innova Crysta price starts at ₹19.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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