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