Citroen eC3 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Electric) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.32 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). eC3 has - (Electric top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the eC3 has a mileage of - (Electric top model)> and the Virtus has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (Petrol top model).

eC3 Vs Virtus

Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Volkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.13,04,516*Rs.21,30,369#
Mileage (city)--
Fuel TypeElectricPetrol
Engine(cc)01498
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Citroen eC3 vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

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    Citroen eC3
    Citroen eC3
    Rs12.43 Lakh*
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    Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen Virtus
    Rs18.42 Lakh*
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    Honda City
    Rs11.49 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.13,04,516*
Rs.21,30,369#
Rs.13,25,358#
Offers & DiscountNo
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User Rating
3.9
Based on 7 Reviews
4.6
Based on 93 Reviews
4.2
Based on 11 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.24,839
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Rs.40,930
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Rs.25,396
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Insurance
Rs.49,086
eC3 Insurance
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
-
Rs.7,124
-
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
-
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
i-VTEC
Displacement (cc)
-
1498
1498
No Of Cylinder
Fast ChargingYesNoNo
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
-
-
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
56.22bhp
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
119.35bhp@6600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
143nm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
145Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
-
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
-
DOHC
Turbo Charger
-
Yes
-
Range
320
-
-
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
-
-
Charging Time ( A.C)
10Hrs 30mins
-
-
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
-
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gear Box
Single Speed
7-Speed DSG
6-Speed
Mild HybridNoNoNo
Drive TypeNoNoNo
Clutch TypeNoNoNo
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage (City)NoNoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
-
18.67 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
45.0 (Litres)
40.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (Kmph)
107
NoNo
Drag CoefficientNoNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Twist beam axle
Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers Type
-
-
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
-
-
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Turning Radius (Metres)
4.98
5.05
5.3
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
107
-
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
40.66m
verified
-
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
185/60 R15
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
15
-
15
Alloy Wheel Size
-
16
-
0-60kmph
6.8
-
-
0-100Kmph (Tested)
-
9.03s
verified
-
Quarter Mile (Tested)
-
16.87s @ 139.80kmph
verified
-
City driveability (20-80kmph)
-
5.37s
verified
-
Braking (80-0 kmph)
-
25.07m
verified
-
Fuel Capacity
-
-
40.0
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
3981
4561
4574
Width (mm)
1733
1752
1748
Height (mm)
1604
1507
1489
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
-
145
-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
179
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2540
2651
2600
Front Tread (mm)
1496
1511
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1500
1496
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1316
1275
1107-1153
Grossweight (kg)
1716
1685
1482-1528
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
315
521
506
No. of Doors
5
4
4
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
-
YesYes
Air Quality ControlYes
-
-
Remote Trunk Opener
-
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
-
No
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
YesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYesYes
Trunk Light
-
YesYes
Vanity MirrorYesYesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
-
YesNo
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
-
-
Yes
Cup Holders Rear
-
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
-
YesYes
Seat Lumbar Support
-
Yes
-
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYesYes
Cruise Control
-
YesNo
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Navigation System
-
Yes
-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
Yes
-
Foldable Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
-
Smart Access Card Entry
-
YesNo
Engine Start Stop Button
-
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
-
Yes
-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Control
-
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
YesNo
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front
Central Console Armrest
-
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar
-
-
Yes
Luggage Hook And NetYes
-
-
Lane Change Indicator
-
-
Yes
Additional Features
Front Windscreen Wipers Intermittent, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Parcel Shelf, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, USB Port Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger, Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator
Adjustable dual rear ac vent, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote (x2)(One-Push Start/Stop Button, Electrical Trunk Lock with Keyless Release, Follow-Me-Home / Lead-Me-To-Car Headlights (Auto Off Timer), Fully Automatic Climate Control with MAX COOL mode, Click-Feel AC Dials with Temperature Dial Red/Blue Illumination, PM2.5 Dust & Pollen Cabin Filter, Power Central Door Lock w. Driver Master Switch, Automatic Door Locking & Unlock, Telescopic & Tilt Steering Adjustment for Reach & Height, One Touch Turn Signal for Lane Change Signaling, Accessory Charging Ports with Lid (Front Console x1 + Rear x2), Front Console Lower Pocket for Smartphones, Floor Console Cupholders & Utility Space for Smartphones, Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid, Driver & Assistant Sunvisor Vanity Mirrors, Foldable Grab Handles (Soft Closing Motion), Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket), Front Map Lamps (Bulb), Interior Center Roof Light(Bulb)
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
-
-
Air ConditionerYesYesYes
HeaterYesYesYes
Adjustable Steering
-
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Interior
Tachometer
-
-
Yes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYesYes
Leather Seats
-
YesNo
Fabric UpholsteryYesNoYes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
-
No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
-
No
Glove Compartment
-
YesYes
Digital ClockYesYesYes
Outside Temperature Display
-
-
Yes
Digital OdometerYesYes
-
Driving Experience Control Eco
-
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
-
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
-
Additional Features
Interior Environment Single Tone Black, AC Knobs Satin Chrome Accents, Parking brake Lever Tip Satin Chrome, Insider Door Handles Satin Chrome, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side),eToggle surround, Front & Rear Integrated Headrest, Instrument Panel Deco (Anodized Grey/Anodized Orange)(Deco colour depends on exterior body/roof colour), Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, Smartphone Storage Rear Console, Digital Cluster, Drivable Range, Battery Regeneration Indicator, Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s), Battery State Of Charge (%), Front Roof Lamp
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors, Piano Black Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish, Premium Embossed Fabric Upholstery, Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch, Satin Metallic Surround Finish on All AC Vents, Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel, Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover, Meter Illumination Control Switch, Fuel Gauge Display with Fuel Reminder Warning, Average Fuel Economy Indicator, Instant Fuel Economy Indicator, Cruising Range (Distance-to-Empty) Indicator, Outside Temperature Indicator, Other Warning Lamps & Indicators
Exterior
Photo Comparison
Headlight
Available ColorsZesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyZesty Orange With Polar White Platinum Gray With Poler WhitePolar White With Platinum GreySteel Grey With Zesty OrangePolar White+8 MoreeC3 ColorsRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+1 MoreVirtus ColorsPLATINUM WHITE PEARLLunar Silver MettalicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity Colors
Body Type
Adjustable Headlights
-
YesYes
Fog Lights Front
-
YesNo
Fog Lights Rear
-
Yes
-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
-
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorYesNo
-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
-
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
YesNo
Rear Window Defogger
-
YesYes
Wheel CoversYesNoYes
Alloy WheelsNoYesNo
Power AntennaNoNo
-
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
-
Sun Roof
-
YesNo
Moon Roof
-
YesNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYesYes
Chrome Grille
-
-
Yes
Chrome Garnish
-
No
-
Dual Tone Body Colour
Optional
Yes
-
Projector Headlamps
-
-
Yes
Halogen HeadlampsYes
-
-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
-
Roof RailYes
-
-
Lighting
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
-
LED DRLsYesYesYes
LED Headlights
-
YesNo
LED Taillights
-
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
-
-
No
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, Sash Tape A/B Pillar, Sash Tape C Pillar(With Dual Tone Only), Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors High Glossy Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails Glossy Black, Dual Tone Roof, Signature LED Day Time Running Lights
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Position Lamps, Projector Headlamps with 3-eye L-shaped Plating, Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light, LED Side Marker Lights in Tail Lamp, Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille, Elegant Front Grille Mesh: Horizontal Slats Pattern, Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion), Steel Wheel R15 with Trim Cover, shark fin antenna, body coloured door mirrors, Integrated LED Side Turn Indicator on Door Mirrors, Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
185/60 R15
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
15
-
15
Alloy Wheel Size
-
16
-
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYesYes
Brake Assist
-
YesYes
Central LockingYesYesYes
Power Door Locks
-
YesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
-
Yes
No Of Airbags
-
6
4
Driver AirbagYesYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYesYes
Side Airbag Front
-
YesYes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Auto
Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
YesYes
Halogen HeadlampsYes
-
-
Rear Seat Belts
-
YesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYes
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
-
Yes
Adjustable Seats
-
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
YesYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
-
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
YesYes
Engine Check Warning
-
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
YesNo
EBDYesYesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
YesYes
Advance Safety Features
-
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine iobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-diing interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACEâ„¢) Body Structure, 4 Airbags System (Dual Front i-SRS, Front Seats i-Side), All 5 Seats 3 point Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) Seatbelts, Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes), Agile Handling Assist (AHA), Emergency Stop Signal, Advanced Wipers & Washer with Variable Intermittent Speed, Driver & Front Assistant Seatbelt Indicator & Reminder, Dual horn, Battery sensor, Vehicle Iobilizer with urity System Alarm
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
YesYes
Rear Camera
-
YesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Speed AlertYesYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
-
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
-
-
No
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
-
Hill Assist
-
YesYes
Entertainment & Communication
Radio
-
YesYes
Speakers FrontYesYesYes
Speakers RearYesYesYes
Integrated2DINAudio
-
Yes
-
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYesNo
USB And Auxiliary Input
-
-
Yes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYesYes
Touch ScreenYesYesYes
Touch Screen Size
10.23
10.09 Inch
8 Inch
Connectivity
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Android AutoYesYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYesYes
Number Of Speaker
4
8
4
Additional Features
Steering Wheel with Audio and Phone Controls, MyCitroen Connect, C BUDDY Personal Assistant Application
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter, Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light, 20.3 cm (8") Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio(IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction, Wired Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Weblink), Voice Coand Support for Smartphone Connectivity, Bluetooth for Hands Free Telephony & Audio Streaming support, Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth), Premium Surround Sound System
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNoNo
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Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs 11.32 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper between these two cars.
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