Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Nexon EV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 11.61 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Tata Nexon EV price starts at Rs 14.49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Nexon EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Nexon EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.20,49,079^*
Range (km)	320	465
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	40.5
Charging Time	57min	6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Rs19.49 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Empowered Plus LR Dark
19.49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Empowered Plus LR Dark
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.20,49,079^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.39,000/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435 eC3 Insurance	Rs.80,589 Nexon EV Insurance
User Rating	4.2 Based on 79 Reviews	4.4 Based on 132 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 0.87/km
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Basic Information

Shine DT

Empowered Plus LR Dark

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.20,49,079^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.39,000/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435
eC3 Insurance

Rs.80,589
Nexon EV Insurance

User Rating

4.2

Based on 79 Reviews

4.4

Based on 132 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 0.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	40.5
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	142.68bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	215Nm
Range (km)	320 km	465 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	6H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	15H (10-100%)
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	6H (10-100%)
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC Wall Box \| 7.2 kW AC Wall Box \| 50 kW DC Fast Charger
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	56 Min (10-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

40.5

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	150

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

150

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist beam with dual path Strut
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt and Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.9
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70m	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215 /60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02m	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Twist beam with dual path Strut

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt and Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3994
Width (mm)	1733	1811
Height (mm)	1604	1616
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2498
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	350
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	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	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	Paddle Shifters to Control Regen Modes,Customizable Single Pedal Drive, Smart Digital Shifter,Smart Digital Steering Wheel,FATC with Express Cooling,Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes,Multiple Voice Assistants (Native, Siri, Google Assistant),Arcade.ev,AudioworX
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco, City & Sport
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	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	Navigation in Cockpit - Driver View Maps,Smart Digital Lights,Rear Parcel Tray,Collapsible Grab Handles
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.24
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Polar WhitePlatinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreySteel Grey With Zesty Orange+8 MoreeC3 Colors	Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFlame Red Dual ToneBlackDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual Tone+1 MoreNexon EV Colors
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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)	Smart Digital X Factor,Centre Position Lamp,Sequential Indicators,Welcome & Goodbye Sequence,Charging Indicator,Bumper Finish Body Coloured
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215 /60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colors

Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Polar White+8 MoreeC3 Colors

Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFlame Red Dual ToneBlackDaytona Grey With Black Roof+1 MoreNexon EV Colors

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating	-	5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	-	5 Star
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

SOS Button

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	12.29
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	JBL Cinematic Sound System,Cinematic Touchscreen (Infotainment by HARMANTM HD)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
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

Tata Nexon EV

Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
Smoother drive experience: more new EV buyer friendly
Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh
Real world usable range of upto 300km

Citroen eC3

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

Tata Nexon EV

Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox — ergonomics issues persist.
Rear seat underthigh support in compromised in Long Range variant

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Tata Nexon EV?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 11.61 Lakh & Tata Nexon EV price starts at ₹ 14.49 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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