Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Dzire price starts at Rs. 6.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.78 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 12.09 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Dzire returns a claimed 25.15 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 Dzire a 1197cc engine producing 81.80bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Dzire, the Dzire is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs Dzire Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XMaruti Suzuki Dzire
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.09 LakhRs. 6.31 Lakh
Mileage / Range 330 km/charge25.15 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1197 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp81.80bhp@5700rpm
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Dzire Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 ShineMaruti Suzuki Dzire LXITata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
51 reviews
45 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti Suzuki Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.31 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1197 cc 1199 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 81.80bhp@5700rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3 3
Transmission Automatic Manual Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed MT
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 25.15 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 165/80 R14 175/65 R14
Boot Space 315 Liters 382 Liters 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No No
Cruise Control Not Available No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 12,198 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,252 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,265 eC3 Insurance Rs. 35,311 Dzire Insurance Rs. 31,714 Aeris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
1199 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Z12E
1.2L Revotron
Motor Power
41.92 kW
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
1199 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
81.80bhp@5700rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Range
330 km/charge
Not Available
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed MT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
920-960 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)
Not Available
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
37 Liters
35 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
25.15 Kmpl
Not Available

Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel without Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/80 R14
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Integrated
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
382 Liters
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3995*1735*1525 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
163 mm
170 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Corner Stability Control
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1716 kg
1375 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Cooler design
  • Spacious boot
  • Still great ride quality
  • 1st 5-start rated Maruti Car
  • promises great mileage
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
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Engine noise and vibes can be felt at idle
  • AMT is a bit eager to shift up for efficiency and not so smooth
  • Lack of headroom in the rear seats

Is Citroen EC3 Better Than Maruti Suzuki Dzire?

100% users have chosen Citroen eC3 over Maruti Suzuki Dzire in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 138 users have also rated Citroen eC3 and Maruti Suzuki Dzire on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor eC3 Dzire
Mileage 1.6 4.8
Performance 1.8 4.6
Comfort 4.3 4.5
Maintenance 1.6 4.8
Safety 4.3 4.1
Features 4.1 2.8
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Citroen e-C3 X Vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹5.78 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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