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Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Kia EV9 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 Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 56 bhp and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.

Specification
Citroen eC3
Citroen eC3
Citroen
₹1,136,000
Kia EV9
Kia EV9
Kia
₹13,000,000

Engine & Performance

Battery 29.2 kWh LFP Battery 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67)
Displacement N/A (Electric) N/A (Electric)
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) RWD / AWD
Engine Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Gearbox Single-Speed Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox
Power 56 bhp 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD)
Starter Electric Electric
Torque 143 Nm 700 Nm (AWD)
Transmission Type Automatic (Single-Speed) Automatic (Single-Speed)

Electric Vehicle Specs

Battery Capacity 29.2 kWh 99.8 kWh
Charging Time AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours
Fast Charging Support — Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible)
Range 320 km - ARAI 600+ km (WLTP RWD)
Regenerative Braking Yes Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen

Dimensions & Weight

Boot Space 315 Litres 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk
Gross Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 3200 kg
Ground Clearance 180 mm 185 mm
Kerb Weight 1210 kg 2600 kg (AWD)
Length, Width, Height 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm
Seating Capacity 5 6 / 7
Wheelbase 2540 mm 3100 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Tilt Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Auto-Dimming IRVM — Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Climate Control Manual AC Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Cluster 7-inch Digital Cluster 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display
Cruise Control — Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS)
Electrically Adjustable Seats — Yes - Front + 2nd Row
Infotainment System 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen
Keyless Entry — Yes
Power Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Push Start Yes Yes
Rear AC Vents — Yes - Individual Rear Controls
Rear Seat Armrest — Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats
Seat Upholstery Fabric Leather / Nappa Leather (top)
Sound System 4 Speakers Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio
Sunroof — Panoramic Sunroof
USB Ports Yes Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L
Voice Command — Yes
Wireless Charger — Yes

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Yes Yes
DRLs LED DRLs LED DRLs
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Headlight LED Headlamps Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Yes Yes - Power Folding
Rear Wiper & Defogger Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED Tail Lamps LED Tail Lamps
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 285/45 R21
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Type 15-inch Alloy Wheels 21-inch Alloy Wheels

Safety

ABS Yes Yes
Airbags 2 Airbags 7 Airbags
Brake Assist Yes Yes
EBD Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Yes - VDIM
Hill Hold Assist Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Rear Parking Camera Yes Yes - 360° Camera
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes - Surround View Monitor
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Yes Yes

Other Specifications

Car Image 1 Citroen eC3 photo Kia EV9 photo
Car Image 2 Citroen eC3 photo Kia EV9 photo
Car Image 3 — Kia EV9 photo
Color Options Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray
Rating (out of 5) 3.7 3.7
Reviewer Name Motoautiv Expert Motoautiv Expert

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