Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Renault Kwid 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 Renault Kwid is priced at ₹466,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Renault Kwid's 799 cc / 999 cc, producing 56 bhp and 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) 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) | 799 cc / 999 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 0.8L SCe / 1.0L SCe |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 28 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | 24.05 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 22.35 kmpl (AMT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 56 bhp | 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start (top) |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm (0.8L) / 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm (1.0L) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
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 | 279 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 184 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1210 kg | 710 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm | 3731 mm / 1579 mm / 1478 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2422 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Front Only (base) / All 4 (top) |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers | 4 Speakers |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (top) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 14-inch Alloy Wheels (top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black | Ice Cool WhiteFiery RedMoonlight SilverZanskar Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
