Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the MG Hector 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 MG Hector is priced at ₹1,464,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the MG Hector's 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel), producing 56 bhp and 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) respectively. 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 | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 56 bhp | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| 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 |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 587 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 192 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1210 kg | 1584 kg (Diesel) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
