Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 is available at ₹1,136,000, while the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 56 bhp and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 04 |
| Power | 56 bhp | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Electric | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
| Charging Time | AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available | — |
| Range | 320 km - ARAI | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1210 kg | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| USB Ports | Yes | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline TPMS |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
