Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Dzire 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 Dzire is available at ₹625,600, while the Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes with a 1197 CC unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 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 | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 CC | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Z12E | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l CNG: 55 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 RPM | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Torque | 111.7 Nm @4300 rpm | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 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 | 382 l | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1375 - 1435 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 1025 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 3995 mm Width: 1735 mm Height: 1525 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Display | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker Audio System | 4 Speakers |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger (Wiper not available) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 (Alloy) 165/80 R14 (Steel) | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy or Steel | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Gallant RedAlluring BlueNutmeg Brown #756865 Pearl Arctic WhiteSplendid SilverMagma GreyBluish Black | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |










