Citroen e-C3 X vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs. 13.36 Lakh, which is Rs. 46.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carnival, priced at Rs. 59.65 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Carnival returns a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the eC3 offers a claimed 330 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the Carnival a 1597cc engine producing 180bhp. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Carnival, the eC3 is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XKia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.36 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage / Range 330 km/charge14.85 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1597 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp180bhp
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 ShineKia Carnival Limousine Plus Hybrid
Rating
51 reviews
10 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement Not Available 1597 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars MUVAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 180bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 8 Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.85 kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 235/60 R18
Boot Space 315 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 25,850 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance eC3 Insurance Not Available
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Displacement
Not Available
1597 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
41.92 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1597 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
180bhp
Range
330 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
264Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
8 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
3
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
72 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.85 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/60 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
7
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
3090 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
4
No of Speakers
4
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Kia Connect
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
1716 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Citroen e-C3 X
  • 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
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carnival?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Kia Carnival is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carnival?
The Citroen e-C3 X is cheaper than Kia Carnival by ₹46.29 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Kia Carnival?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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