Comparing the Citroen eC3 X and the Volkswagen Golf GTI 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced at ₹5,199,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 X comes with a N/A (Electric Vehicle) unit compared to the Volkswagen Golf GTI's 1984 cc, producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 325 km (MIDC claimed range) for the Citroen eC3 X versus 15.44 kmpl (est.) for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. 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) | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with XDS+ |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | — | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) | 15.44 kmpl (est.) |
| Number Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 57 HP (42.5 kW) | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) | Automatic (DSG) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 litres | 374 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1930 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 143 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1430 kg |
| Length Width Height | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm | 4287 mm / 1789 mm / 1456 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2637 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No — Fixed | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | — | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen | 10-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 Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Clark Plaid + Leather Sport Seats |
| Sound System | JBL 6-Speaker | Harman Kardon 8-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | No | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Shine variant) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body Colored Bumpers | — | Yes - GTI-specific |
| Drls | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector LED | LED IQ.Light Matrix Headlamps |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy | 18-inch Alloy Wheels (Ricardo design) |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes - XDS+ eDiff |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top variant) | Yes |
| 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 | Grenadilla BlackOryx WhiteKings Red MetallicMoonstone Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
