Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, priced at Rs. 15.99 Lakh. In terms of range, the eC3 offers a claimed 325 km/charge, while the e Vitara delivers 440 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2 kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the e Vitara a 49 kWh battery producing 142bhp. If you're deciding between the eC3 and e Vitara, the e Vitara is the better pick for range and performance, while the eC3 stands out for affordability.

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eC3 vs e Vitara Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XMaruti Suzuki e Vitara
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 15.99 Lakh
Range 325 km/charge440 km/charge
Battery capacity 29.2 kWh49 kWh
Charging time Not Available45 Min (10-80%)
Max power 56.22bhp142bhp
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs e Vitara Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 ShineMaruti e Vitara Delta
Rating
51 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.26 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 15.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 56.22bhp 142bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 225/55 R18
Boot Space 315 Liters 310 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 30,932 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,924 eC3 Insurance Rs. 68,070 e Vitara Insurance
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Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium ion
Motor Power
41.92KW kW
105.8 kW
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
49 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
3 Phase AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
56.22bhp
142bhp
Range
325 km/charge
440 km/charge
Max Torque
143Nm
193Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
1725 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
Charging Time
Not Available
45 Min (10-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6.5 H (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
45 Min (10-80%)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
steeringGearType
Not Available
Electric
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.2 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
225/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
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
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
310 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
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 Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
4275*1800*1640 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
185 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Snow Mode Switch
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ /Android Auto™ Connectivity
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Snow Mode Switch
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
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
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
40:20:40 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
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
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
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
1716 kg
2180 kg

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 e Vitara
  • Looks handsome & proportionate and still distinctive from its ICE stablemate the Grand Vitara, Two battery packs and over 500 km of range, Feature rich cabin and full safety suite including 7-airbags and level 2 ADAS - a first for a Maruti
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 e Vitara
  • No AWD variant makes us sad
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Citroen eC3 Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara has out rated Citroen e-C3 X on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
The Citroen e-C3 X is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki e Vitara by ₹4.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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