Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 4.76 Lakh costlier than base model of Tata Nexon priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Tata Nexon (Diesel Model) is 24.08 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Tata Nexon (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine.

eC3 vs Nexon

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTNexon Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT
Engine Type ... 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 113.31bhp@3750rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h 180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI) ... 24.08 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTTata Nexon Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
51 reviews
168 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1497 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 113.31bhp@3750rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed AMT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 24.08 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space 315 Liters 382 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. 30,564 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 70,903 Nexon Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
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1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
1.0L Energy
Motor Power
41.92KW
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...
Engine Displacement
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1497 cc
999 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
...
...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
...
...
Max Power
56.21bhp
113.31bhp@3750rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Range
320 km/charge
...
...
Max Torque
143Nm
260Nm@1500-2750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed AMT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
...
...
Turbo Charger
...
Mild Hybrid
...
...
Charging Port
CCS-II
...
...
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
...
...

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

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.1 m
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Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
N/A
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
...
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
2 Spoke Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
...
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
382 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)
Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature, Alloy Wheel with Aero Inserts, Top-mounted Rear Wiper and Washer, Bi Function LED Headlamps
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
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Rear Spoiler
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Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
208 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
Instrument Cluster with Navigation Display, Air Purifier with Dust Sensors, Xpress Cool, Power Outlet in Boot, Auto Dimming IRVM, Touch-based HVAC Controls, Rear Power Outlet, Grand Floor Console with Leatherette Armrest, iRA Connected Vehicle Features (Emergency Call & Breakdown Call, Remote Vehicle Controls like Remote Engine Start/Stop, Navigation Based Services, Vehicle Diagnostic Reports etc.), E-shifter
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
...
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
With Storage
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
Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Collapsible
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
Air Quality Control
...
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & 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
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
...
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)
N/A
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
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Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
...
SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
...
Live Weather
...
...
ECall And ICall
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

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
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • very comfortable seats
  • well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
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
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Tata Nexon Better Than Citroen EC3?

100% users have chosen Tata Nexon over Citroen eC3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 336 users have also rated Tata Nexon and Citroen eC3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Nexon has out rated Citroen eC3 on all the rating factors.
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 Nexon eC3
Mileage 3.9 1.6
Performance 4.4 1.8
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 3.9 1.6
Safety 4.9 4.3
Features 4.7 4.1
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Q. Which one is better Tata Nexon or Maruti Brezza?
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  • The Tata Nexon offers a more premium feel and features, with options for petrol, diesel, and automatic transmission. The Maruti Brezza is known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance costs, backed by Maruti's extensive service network. Choose based on preferences and budget.
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, if it's polished and the latest tech you're after, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges. On the other hand, The Maruti Suzuki Brezza offers a strong balance of space, practicality, convenience, and tech. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

eC3 Vs Nexon Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon?
Tata Nexon has out rated Citroen eC3 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon?
The Citroen eC3 is cheaper than Tata Nexon by Rs. 2.38 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon?
As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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