Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 IP67 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 AC Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 106 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 | — | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | — | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| 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 proximity 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 | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
