Comparing the Renault Kwid 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 Renault Kwid is available at ₹466,000, while the Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the Renault Kwid comes with a 799 cc / 999 cc unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) and 56 bhp respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery |
| Displacement | 799 cc / 999 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 0.8L SCe / 1.0L SCe | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 24.05 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 22.35 kmpl (AMT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric |
| Torque | 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm (0.8L) / 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm (1.0L) | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (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 | 279 Litres | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 184 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 710 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3731 mm / 1579 mm / 1478 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2422 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Front Only (base) / All 4 (top) | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers | 4 Speakers |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (top) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 14-inch Alloy Wheels (top) | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Ice Cool WhiteFiery RedMoonlight SilverZanskar Blue | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
