Citroen eC3 vs Honda City Hybrid

Honda City Hybrid Price starts at Rs. 19.00 Lakh which is Rs. 6.23 Lakh costlier than base model of Citroen eC3 priced at Rs. 12.76 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda City Hybrid (Petrol Model) is 27.13 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda City Hybrid (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen eC3 Shine DT vs Honda City Hybrid ZX CVT Reinforced can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

eC3 vs City Hybrid

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTCity Hybrid ZX CVT Reinforced
Engine Type ... i-VTEC
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h 176 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI) ... 27.13 Kmpl
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eC3 vs City Hybrid Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTHonda City Hybrid ZX CVT Reinforced
Rating
51 reviews
31 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1498 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars Sedan,HybridsAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed E-CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Honda City Hybrid Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 27.13 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/55 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 410 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,947 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,755 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 88,388 City Hybrid Insurance
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Engine Type
...
i-VTEC
Motor Power
41.92KW
...
Engine Displacement
...
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
...
Max Power
56.21bhp
96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
Range
320 km/charge
...
Max Torque
143Nm
127Nm@4500-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
E-CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
1280 Kg
Charging Port
CCS-II
...
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
8.74 s
6.33 s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
46.70 Meters
40.95 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.02 Meters
25.87 Meters
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-60 kmph
6.8 Sec
...
Fuel Capacity
...
40 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
176 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
27.13 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
20.15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
23.38 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
...
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.3 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Additional Interior 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
Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,Luxurious Ivory & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Carbon Fibre Pattern),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad,Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads),Piano Black Surround Finish on All AC Vents,Piano Black Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,Click-Feel AC Dials with Temperature Dial Red/Blue Illumination,Power Central Door Lock w. Driver Master Switch,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Front Console Lower Pocket for Smartphones,Utility Space for Smartphones,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coi
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Semi
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
315 Liters
410 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior 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)
L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,LED Side Marker Lights in Tail Lamp,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),e:HEV Signature Rear emblem & Blue H-Mark Logo,Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
4583*1748*1489 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2651 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3kgs),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
Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote (x2),Power Windows & Sunroof Keyless Remote Open/Close,Electric Air Conditioning Compresso,Accessory Charging Ports with Lid (Front Console x1 + Rear x2),Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customizatio
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment 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
(Smart Connectivity Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth),Weblink,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
2
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock,Seat Belt Reminder (Driver & Co-Driver Side, Thermal Management System(Natural Air Cooled)
Anti-Roll Bar(Torsion Bar Type),Electric Parking Brake System (activating on Rear Wheels),Automatic Brake Hold System,Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes),Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA),Agile Handling Assist,Emergency Stop Signa,Trunk Open Indicator & Reminder,Dual Horn,Battery Sensor,Walk Away Auto Lock (Customizable),Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,One Touch Turn Signal for Lane Change Signaling,e:HEV Power Flow Display (Engine, Motor & Battery Real-time Energy Flow Status),e:HEV Power/Charge Gauge and Eco Drive Display,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Auto High-Beam,Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,All 5 Seats 3 point Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) Seatbelts(Head Restraints),
Child Safety Lock
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...

Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen eC3
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers
  • Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Citroen eC3
  • Doesn’t offer exciting drive experience
  • looks the same as the petrol
  • Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes
  • powered mirror adjustment
  • auto AC
  • passive keyless entry
  • push-button start

Is Honda City Hybrid Better Than Citroen EC3?

100% users have chosen Honda City Hybrid over Citroen eC3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 96 users have also rated Honda City Hybrid and Citroen eC3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Honda City Hybrid is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Citroen eC3 is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor City Hybrid eC3
Mileage 2.6 1.6
Performance 3.0 1.8
Comfort 3.4 4.3
Maintenance 2.2 1.6
Safety 3.4 4.3
Features 3.0 4.1
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Honda City Hybrid?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Honda City Hybrid is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Honda City Hybrid?
The Citroen eC3 is cheaper than Honda City Hybrid by Rs. 7.13 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Honda City Hybrid?
As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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