Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carens

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 2.24 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Carens priced at Rs. 10.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen eC3 Shine DT vs Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

eC3 vs Carens

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTCarens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Engine Type ... CRDi VGT
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 114.41bhp@4000rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h 174 Km/h
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Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTKia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Rating
51 reviews
128 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1493 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars MUVAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 114.41bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 205/65 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 210 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,947 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance
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Engine Type
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CRDi VGT
Motor Power
41.92KW
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Engine Displacement
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1493 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
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Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Max Power
56.21bhp
114.41bhp@4000rpm
Range
320 km/charge
...
Max Torque
143Nm
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
CRDi
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
...
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
Charging Port
CCS-II
...
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
8.74 s
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
46.70 Meters
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.02 Meters
...
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-60 kmph
6.8 Sec
...
Fuel Capacity
...
45 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
174 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
...
16 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
...
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
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
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
64
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
210 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)
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
4540*1800*1708 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2780 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
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
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
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
4
8
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise 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
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
...
10.1 inch
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice assisted sunroof
...
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
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
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 Descent Control
...
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)
...
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)
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Remote Ac On Off
...
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
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
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
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
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Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
  • Petrol
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Citroen eC3 Vs Kia Carens FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carens?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carens?
The Citroen eC3 is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 6.52 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carens?
As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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