Comparing the BMW iX1 and the Citroen eC3 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) and 56 bhp respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 29.2 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | — |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 320 km - ARAI |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
