Comparing the Citroen eC3 X and the Mahindra Thar 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 Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 X comes with a N/A (Electric Vehicle) unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 325 km (MIDC claimed range) for the Citroen eC3 X versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | — | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric Vehicle) | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | — | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 57 HP (42.5 kW) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | — | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length Width Height | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No — Fixed | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | — | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | — | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | No | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | No | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable Orvms | — | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | No | No |
| Rear Ac Vents | No | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | No |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | JBL 6-Speaker | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | No | Hard Top |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | No | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Shine variant) | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body Colored Bumpers | — | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| Drls | — | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Projector LED | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | — | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top variant) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| Tpms Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhitePlatinum GreyCobalt BlueTiger Orange | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
