Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Swift

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 6.27 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Swift priced at Rs. 6.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Maruti Swift (Petrol Model) is 25.75 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Maruti Swift (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine.

eC3 vs Swift

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTSwift ZXi Plus AMT DT
Engine Type ... Z12E
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 80.46bhp@5700rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h ...
Mileage (ARAI) ... 25.75 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTMaruti Suzuki Swift ZXi Plus AMT DTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
51 reviews
91 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti Suzuki Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.59 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 80.46bhp@5700rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 25.75 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/65 R15 195/60
Boot Space 315 Liters 265 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control ... Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 25,947 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 18,561 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 48,067 Swift Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
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Z12E
1.0L Energy
Motor Power
41.92KW
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...
Engine Displacement
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1197 cc
999 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
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...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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...
Max Power
56.21bhp
80.46bhp@5700rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Range
320 km/charge
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...
Max Torque
143Nm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
925 Kg
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Turbo Charger
...
Charging Port
CCS-II
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...
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
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...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
8.74 s
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...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
46.70 Meters
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...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.02 Meters
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...
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
0-60 kmph
6.8 Sec
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...
Fuel Capacity
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37 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
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...
Mileage (ARAI)
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25.75 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.8 m
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Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

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
Outside Temperature Display,Co-driver Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Chrome Parking Brake Lever Tip,Gear Shift Knob in Piano Black Finish,,Front Footwell Illumination,Rear Parcel Tray
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
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4
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
265 Liters
405 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)
LED Rear Combination Lamps,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,Body Coloured Bumpers,,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Trunk Light
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...
Rear Spoiler
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...
Roof Rails
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Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
163 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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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
Warning Lamp/Reminder for Low Fuel, Door Ajar,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Foot Rest
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
...
...
With Storage
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
"Surround Sense Powered by ARKAMYS,Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay,Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through ""Hi Suzuki"" with Barge-in Feature)
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Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
...
...
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
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Follow me home headlamps
...
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
2
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 Alerts,Breakdown Notification,Time Fence,Trip Summary,Share Trip History,Area Guidance,Vehicle Location Sharing,AC Idling Alerts,Trip (Start & End),Low Fuel Alerts,Low Range Alerts,Dashboard View,(Remote Functions)Hazard Light On/Off,Alarm,Immobilizer Request,Battery Health
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Driver Attention Warning
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
Smartwatch App
...
...
Live Location
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
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Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
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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
Maruti Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • new engine promises more efficiency
  • larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags
  • hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
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
Maruti Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate
  • the Baleno.
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Maruti Swift is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Swift is cheaper than Citroen eC3 by Rs. 3.81 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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