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Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 Mahindra XUV 3XO is priced at ₹754,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra XUV 3XO's 1,197 cc, producing 56 bhp and 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm 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
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra
₹754,000

Engine & Performance

Battery 29.2 kWh LFP Battery 12V automotive battery layout
Displacement N/A (Electric) 1,197 cc
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Front-Wheel Drive
Engine Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor mStallion Turbo Charged Intercooled Gasoline Direct injection (TGDi) engine
Fuel Tank Capacity — 42 L
Fuel Type Electric Petrol / Diesel
Gearbox Single-Speed 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed AutoSHIFT+ AMT / 6-Speed AISIN Torque Converter Automatic
Mileage — 20 kmpl
Number of Cylinders — 3
Power 56 bhp 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm
Starter Electric Smart passive proximity electronic starter with automatic idle start-stop capabilities
Torque 143 Nm 230 Nm @ 1,500‑3,750 rpm
Transmission Type Automatic (Single-Speed) Manual / Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) / Automatic

Electric Vehicle Specs

Battery Capacity 29.2 kWh —
Charging Time AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available —
Range 320 km - ARAI —
Regenerative Braking Yes —

Dimensions & Weight

Boot Space 315 Litres 364 l
Gross Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1737 kg
Ground Clearance 180 mm 201 mm
Kerb Weight 1210 kg 1392 kg
Length, Width, Height 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm 3,990 mm × 1,821 mm × 1,647 mm
Seating Capacity 5 5
Wheelbase 2540 mm 2,600 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Tilt Adjustable Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with adjustable tilt and selectable Smart Steering Modes
Auto-Dimming IRVM — Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror
Central Locking Yes Speed-sensing automatic door lock layout
Climate Control Manual AC Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Cluster 7-inch Digital Cluster 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) fully digital instrument cluster with customizable layout options
Cruise Control — Standard speed cruise controls; range-topping models get Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go logic
Electrically Adjustable Seats — Yes
Infotainment System 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) AdrenoX floating touchscreen interface with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles
Power Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Express up/down electronic window links across doors with safety anti-pinch sensors
Push Start Yes —
Rear AC Vents — Dedicated rear-facing climate ventilation modules
Rear Seat Armrest — Integrated fold-down armrest with built-in dual cupholders
Seat Upholstery Fabric Premium white/leatherette upholstery options on higher specs; high-grade fabrics on lower tiers
Sound System 4 Speakers Premium Harman Kardon 7-Speaker sound configuration boasting a dedicated 4-channel digital amplifier
Sunroof — First-in-segment "Skyroof" (a massive panoramic sunroof design layout)
USB Ports Yes Multiple fast-charging ports (including a high-power 65W Type-C port).
Voice Command — AI voice interaction network syncable with built-in Alexa
Wireless Charger — Yes

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Yes Dual-tone stylized bumpers standard across variations
DRLs LED DRLs Signature stylized C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps Yes Bumper-integrated front LED fog lights
Headlight LED Headlamps High-throw dual-barrel LED Projector headlamps
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Yes Electrically controlled side mirrors housing sharp LED blinker strips
Rear Wiper & Defogger Yes Fully integrated into the rear tailgate window element
Roof Rails — Integrated low-profile roof rails
Tail Lamp Type LED Tail Lamps Infinity end-to-end connected horizontal LED tail lamp signature
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/55 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Type 15-inch Alloy Wheels Alloy/ Steel

Safety

ABS Yes Yes
Airbags 2 Airbags 6 Airbags
Brake Assist Yes Active Hydraulic Brake Assist logic
EBD Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Yes
Hill Hold Assist Yes Standard electronic incline descent and uphill holding safety brake lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Dedicated second-row anchoring frames
Rear Parking Camera Yes 360-degree surround-view camera array on higher luxury models
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Sonar-guided rear bumper-integrated proximity sensors
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Yes Digital Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with live status alerts

Other Specifications

Car Image 1 Citroen eC3 photo Mahindra XUV 3XO photo
Car Image 2 Citroen eC3 photo Mahindra XUV 3XO photo
Car Image 3 — Mahindra XUV 3XO photo
Color Options Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black Citrine YellowDeep ForestDune BeigEverest WhiteGalaxy GreyNebula BlueStealth BlackTango Red
Rating (out of 5) 3.7 —
Reviewer Name Motoautiv Expert —

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