Comparing the Citroen eC3 X and the Kia Carens side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 X is available at ₹1,199,000, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 X comes with a N/A (Electric Vehicle) unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 325 km (MIDC claimed range) for the Citroen eC3 X versus 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens. 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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| Displacement | N/A (Electric Vehicle) | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | — | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 57 HP (42.5 kW) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length Width Height | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No — Fixed | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | — | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | No | Yes |
| Power Adjustable Orvms | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear Ac Vents | No | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | JBL 6-Speaker | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | No | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Shine variant) | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| Drls | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top variant) | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Tpms Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhitePlatinum GreyCobalt BlueTiger Orange | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
