Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Citroen eC3 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 56 bhp respectively. 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 | Standard 12V car battery | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | 214 l | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Manual AC |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Fabric |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | 4 Speakers |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
