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    Citroen eC3 vs Volkswagen Taigun

    Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Volkswagen Taigun? 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 Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol).

    eC3 Vs Taigun

    Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Volkswagen Taigun
    On Road PriceRs.14,11,148*Rs.22,61,213*
    Range (km)320-
    Fuel TypeElectricPetrol
    Battery Capacity (kWh)29.2-
    Charging Time57min-
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    Citroen eC3 vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison

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          Citroen eC3
          Citroen eC3
            Rs13.41 Lakh*
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                Volkswagen Taigun
                Volkswagen Taigun
                  Rs19.83 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.14,11,148*
                Rs.22,61,213*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.26,862/month
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                Rs.43,702/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.52,435
                Rs.48,920
                User Rating
                4.2
                Based on 86 Reviews
                4.3
                Based on 242 Reviews
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                Running Cost
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                ₹257/km
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1498
                No. of Cylinders
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                Battery Capacity (kWh)
                29.2
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                Motor Type
                Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                56.21bhp
                147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                143Nm
                250Nm@1600-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
                Range (km)
                320 km
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                Range - Tested
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                257Km
                verified
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                Battery Type
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                Lithium-Ion
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                Charging Time (D.C)
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                57min
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                Charging Port
                CCS-II
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                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                1-Speed
                7-Speed DSG
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Charger Type
                3.3
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                Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
                10hrs 30mins
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Electric
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.01
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                50
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                ZEV
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                107
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                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
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                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                4.98
                5.05
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Drum
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                107
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                Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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                46.70
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                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
                16.36
                verified
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                City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
                8.74
                verified
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                Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
                28.02
                verified
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                15
                17
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                15
                17
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3981
                4221
                Width (mm)
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                1733
                1760
                Height (mm)
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                1604
                1612
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                188
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2540
                2651
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1531
                Rear Tread (mm)
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                1516
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1329
                1314
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1716
                1700
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                315
                385
                No. of Doors
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                5
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                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                Yes
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                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                Yes
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                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
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                Foldable Rear Seat
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                Bench Folding
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                Engine Start Stop Button
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                No
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
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                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
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                Luggage Hook And NetYes
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                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
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
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                Drive Modes
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                2
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                Air Conditioner
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                Yes
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                Heater
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                Yes
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                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                Yes
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                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
                Interior
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYes
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                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
                Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
                Digital Cluster
                Full
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                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available ColoursPlatinum 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 ColoursLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
                Body Type
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                Yes
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                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYes
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                Chrome Grille
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                No
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                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
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                Halogen HeadlampsYes
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                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Headlamps
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                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)
                Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
                No. of Airbags
                2
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                Yes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                Yes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                Yes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                Yes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver and Passenger
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                Yes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                0
                5
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                1
                5
                Advance Internet
                E-Call & I-CallNo
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                Over Speeding AlertYes
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                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen Size
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                10.23
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                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                Yes
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                Apple Car Play
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                Yes
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                No. of Speakers
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                4
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                Additional Features
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                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
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                Usb Ports
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                Yes
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                Speakers
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                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

                  Volkswagen Taigun

                  • Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
                  • Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
                  • Impressive infotainment experience
                  • Fun to drive
                  • Automatic transmission with both engine options.
                • Citroen eC3

                  • Does not provide an exciting driving experience
                  • Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
                  • Huge premium over the standard C3

                  Volkswagen Taigun

                  • Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
                  • Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
                  • GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
                  • No diesel engine option

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