Citroen eC3 vs Kia Sonet

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 4.76 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Sonet priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen eC3 Shine DT vs Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

eC3 vs Sonet

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTSonet X-line Diesel AT
Engine Type ... 1.5L CRDi VGT
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 114bhp@4000rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h ...
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19 Kmpl
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eC3 vs Sonet Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTKia Sonet X-line Diesel AT
Rating
51 reviews
43 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1493 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 114bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/60 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 385 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. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance
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Engine Type
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1.5L CRDi VGT
Motor Power
41.92KW
...
Engine Displacement
...
1493 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Max Power
56.21bhp
114bhp@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 AT
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|SPORTS
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
...
Mileage (ARAI)
...
19 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
215/60 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
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Rear Seat Headrest
...
4
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
385 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)
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3995*1790*1642 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2500 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
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
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 Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
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
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
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
...
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
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
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
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)
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
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 Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
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 Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Kia Sonet?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
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The Citroen eC3 is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 2.35 Lakh.
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