Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 1.86 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen eC3 Shine DT vs Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

eC3 vs Seltos

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTSeltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Engine Type ... Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 157.81bhp@5500rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h ...
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.9 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTKia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Rating
51 reviews
72 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1482 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 157.81bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/55 R18
Boot Space 315 Liters 433 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. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance
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Engine Type
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Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Motor Power
41.92KW
...
Engine Displacement
...
1482 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Max Power
56.21bhp
157.81bhp@5500rpm
Range
320 km/charge
...
Max Torque
143Nm
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
GDi
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
...
Eco-Normal-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)
Petrol
0-60 kmph
6.8 Sec
...
Fuel Capacity
...
50 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
...
17.9 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
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

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
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
433 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)
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
4365*1800*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2610 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
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
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
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
4
4
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
60:40 Split
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
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
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)
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

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
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
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 Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
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 Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos?
The Citroen eC3 is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 7.03 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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