Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Swift price starts at Rs. 5.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 11.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Swift returns a claimed 24.8 kmpl, while the eC3 offers a claimed 325 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the Swift a 1197cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Swift, the Swift is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs Swift Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XMaruti Suzuki Swift
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 5.79 Lakh
Mileage / Range 325 km/charge24.8 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1197 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp80.46bhp@5700rpm
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Swift Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 LiveMaruti Swift LXi
Rating
51 reviews
165 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 80.46bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 24.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 165/80 R14
Boot Space 315 Liters 265 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,199 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,587 eC3 Insurance Rs. 34,060 Swift Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Z12E
Motor Power
41.92KW kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
80.46bhp@5700rpm
Range
325 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1302 Kg
920 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available

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

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.8 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/80 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
265 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),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,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),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)
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Micropole
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
163 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Driver Side Foot Rest
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),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,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),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)
Driver Side Foot Rest
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
4
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

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

grossWeight
1716 kg
1355 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

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 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 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 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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Citroen eC3 Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Swift is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹6.20 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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