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Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 56 bhp and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 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
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti
₹469,899

Engine & Performance

Battery 29.2 kWh LFP Battery 12 V standard automotive battery
Displacement N/A (Electric) 998 cc
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Front-Wheel Drive
Engine Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine
Fuel Tank Capacity — Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l
Fuel Type Electric Petrol / CNG
Gearbox Single-Speed 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
Mileage — 26 kmpl
Number of Cylinders — 3
Power 56 bhp 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm
Starter Electric Electric starter system
Torque 143 Nm 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm
Transmission Type Automatic (Single-Speed) 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift

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 313 l
Gross Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1260 – 1320 kg
Ground Clearance 180 mm 170 mm
Kerb Weight 1210 kg 810 – 915 kg
Length, Width, Height 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm
Seating Capacity 5 5
Wheelbase 2540 mm 2435 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Tilt Adjustable Tilt-adjustable steering
Auto-Dimming IRVM — Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Climate Control Manual AC Manual air conditioning
Cluster 7-inch Digital Cluster Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster
Cruise Control — Yes
Infotainment System 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Keyless Entry — Available on select trims
Power Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Front and rear power windows
Push Start Yes Yes on Higher trims
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric seats with adjustable headrests
Sound System 4 Speakers Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity
USB Ports Yes Yes
Voice Command — Supported via SmartPlay system

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Yes Yes
DRLs LED DRLs Yes
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Headlight LED Headlamps Halogen reflector headlamps
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Yes Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants
Rear Wiper & Defogger Yes Available on selected items
Tail Lamp Type LED Tail Lamps Droplet Styled
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Type 15-inch Alloy Wheels Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims

Safety

ABS Yes Standard ABS
Airbags 2 Airbags 6 airbags
Brake Assist Yes Yes
EBD Yes Standard EBD
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Standard ESP
Hill Hold Assist Yes Available (especially with AMT)
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Rear Parking Camera Yes Available on higher trims
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Yes Yes

Other Specifications

Car Image 1 Citroen eC3 photo Maruti Suzuki Celerio photo
Car Image 2 Citroen eC3 photo Maruti Suzuki Celerio photo
Car Image 3 — Maruti Suzuki Celerio photo
Color Options Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black
Rating (out of 5) 3.7 —
Reviewer Name Motoautiv Expert —

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