- Citroen has unveiled the electric avatar of its hatchback C3
- The eC3 electric will be a direct competitor to Tata Tiago EV
- The eC3 gets a certified MIDC range of 320 km
The French carmaker Citroen has unveiled its electric hatchback eC3 in the Indian market. The eC3 is based on the C3 hatchback that's already on sale in the country. The eC3 will be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in India and it will compete with the Tata Tiago EV. The Tiago EV too is quite new in the market as its test drives have recently started and Tata is yet to begin the deliveries. Well, if you are in the market for an entry-level and affordable EV, here's our detailed comparison between the eC3 & Tiago EV.
Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen eC3 | Tata Tiago EV |
| Length | 3981 mm | 3769 mm |
| Width | 1733 mm | 1677 mm |
| Height | 1586/1604 (with roof rails) | 1536 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2400 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 166 mm |
| Boot Space | 315 Litre | 240 Litre |
Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Powertrain
Unlike Tiago EV, Citroen eC3 will be available with a single powertrain and battery pack option. The Tiago EV gets 2 different powertrain and battery pack options i.e. medium range & long range. Here's a detailed description and comparison between the powertrain and batter pack of eC3, Tiago EV medium-range version, and Tiago EV long-range version.
| Powertrain | Tiago EV Medium Range | Tiago EV Long Range | Citroen eC3 |
| Power | 61 PS | 74 PS | 57 PS |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm | 143 Nm |
| 0-60 Kmph | 6.2 Sec | 5.7 Sec | 6.8 Sec |
| Top Speed | 120 Kmph | 120 Kmph | 107 Kmph |
Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Battery & Charging
| Battery & Charging | Tiago EV Medium Range | Tiago EV Long Range | Citroen eC3 |
| Battery Size | 19.2kWh | 24kWh | 29.2kWh |
| MIDC Range | 250 Km | 315 Km | 320 Km |
| Charging Options | 3.3 kW or 7.2 kW | 3.3 kW or 7.2 kW | 3.3 kW |
Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Tiago EV Medium Range | Tiago EV Long Range | Citroen eC3 |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes | No |
| Auto Headlamps | No | Yes | No |
| Auto Wipers | No | Yes | No |
| Air Conditioning | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control | Manual |
| TPMS | Warning | Warning | No |
| Push Button Start/Stop | No | Yes | No |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto/Apple Car Play | Wired | Wired | Wireless |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen | 7 inch | 7 inch | 10.23 inch |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smartwatch Integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote AC on/off Commands | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tilt Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lamp | No | Yes | Yes |
| ORVM Adjustment | Electric Adjust & Auto Fold | Electric Adjust & Auto Fold | Manual |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD | ABS, EBD | ABS, EBD |
| Reverse Assist | Sensor with Display | Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | Sensor |
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Verdict: The launch of Citroen eC3 electric will give a second option to the people who are planning to buy the Tata Tiago EV. Tiago EV is clearly the more tech and feature-loaded option for buyers. It's also a 4-Star G-NCAP-rated vehicle, giving it an upper hand over the eC3 in the safety department. However, the Citroen eC3 takes the lead when it comes to cabin and boot space. Also, with a higher capacity battery pack and higher claimed range, the eC3 may triumph over Tiago EV in a range-to-range comparison. This makes Citron eC3 a good consideration for people who are looking to buy an affordable and entry-level EV in the market.
