Citroen e-C3 X vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs. 13.36 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.13 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sorento, priced at Rs. 29.49 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the eC3 offers a claimed 330 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the Sorento a 1598cc engine producing 178bhp. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Sorento, the eC3 is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XKia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.36 LakhRs. 29.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 330 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1598 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp178bhp
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 ShineKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Rating
51 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1598 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 178bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space 315 Liters 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 10
EMI
Rs. 25,850 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance eC3 Insurance Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1598 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
41.92 kW
64 kW
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1598 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
178bhp
Range
330 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
265Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
6 -Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Eco| 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
67 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
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/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
7
12.3
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
6
Boot Space
315 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
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
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2815 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
4
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
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
2nd 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
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
360° Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
10
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
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 2.0
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
1716 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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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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Citroen eC3 Vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Kia Sorento is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Kia Sorento?
The Citroen e-C3 X is cheaper than Kia Sorento by ₹16.13 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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