Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Tata Curvv EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen C3 is available at ₹630,000, while the Tata Curvv EV is priced at ₹1,699,000. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 1-Speed Single-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Automatic Transmission |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 123 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electronic |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 55 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 7.9 hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes, features a CCS-II port supporting up to 70 kW DC Fast Charging, bringing the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 585 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering paddles |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 500 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1960 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 186 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 1531 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 4310, 1810, 1637 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Electric power steering with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Single-zone automatic climate control paired with an integrated Air Purifier system |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Level 2 ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Keep Assist and Auto Emergency Braking |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way power-adjustable driver’s seat paired with 3-stage front seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Floating 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app integration, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Passive keyless request entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort-touch power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Engine/Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with twin integrated cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof styled with boundary mood lighting |
| USB Ports | Yes | Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant managing sunroof, media, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | — | Cooled inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Bumpers: Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with gloss piano-black lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon-wide connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED front fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | All-LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic activation |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wiper assembly with a timed heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Aerodynamic flush-fit roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) Radial Tubeless tyres |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Advanced i-VBAC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Empowered OxidePure GreyPristine WhiteNitro CrimsonVirtual Sunrise |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
