Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV – Which One Should You Buy?

The Tata Tiago EV and the Citroen eC3 are currently one of the most affordable electric cars in the country and boast a practical and feature-rich package for the buyers

With demand for electric cars increasing in the country, a number of car manufacturers are expanding their Indian portfolio with the launch of new electric cars in the market. Following the trend, Citroen also launched the new eC3 in the market as its first electric offering in the market. While the brand is yet to announce the official launch price of the car, the bookings for the same have already commenced for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Once launched in the market, the new Citroen eC3 will challenge the rivals like the Tata Tiago EV and the MG Air. Having said this, here is a detailed Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV comparison that you should check out if you are soon planning to buy a new electric car.

Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV

Design And Dimensions

The new Citroen eC3 is one of the most elegant and sophisticated looking hatchbacks in the market and boasts a premium road presence. The car is available in two variants – Feel and Live. On the features front, it gets LED DRLs, body colour door handles optional fog lamps, roof rails, and dual-tone paint options. For those wondering, the new Citroen eC3 EV measures 3981 mm in length, 1733 mm in width, and 1586 mm in height. The wheelbase on the other hand measures 2540 mm while the wheel size stands at 15 inch.

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The Tata Tiago EV on the other hand also scores high when it comes to the overall exterior looks and boasts clean and sharp which gives it a strong character. When compared to the eC3, the Tata Tiago EV is slightly smaller and measures 3769 mm in length, 1677 mm in width, and 1536 mm in height. The wheelbase too is significantly smaller and measures just 2400 mm in length. A quick comparison is given below in the table-

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Powertrain And Performance

The new Citroen eC3 EV is powered by a single-motor setup that is powered by a 29.2 kWh battery pack. This motor has a claimed peak power and torque output of 57 PS and 143 Nm respectively. The top speed of the vehicle is restricted at 107 kmph while the claimed 0-60 kmph time stands at 6.8 seconds. The 29.2 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of around 320 km on a single charge. When being charged using a DC fast charger, the car takes around 57 min to charge from 10% to 80%.

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The Tata Tiago EV on the other hand is offered with two powertrain options. The first one utilises a 19.2 kWh battery pack that powers a 61 PS motor with a claimed peak torque output of 110 Nm. This setup boasts a claimed range of 250 km on a single charge. The second setup includes a 24 kWh battery pack that is combined with a 75 Ps motor with a claimed peak torque output of 114 Nm. This larger battery pack offers a claimed range of 315 km on a single charge. A detailed comparison is given below in the table-

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Variants And Features

The new Citroen C3 is offered in two variant options and mentioned below are all the features you will be getting with each variant of this new electric hatchback in the Indian market-

Citroen eC3 Live

Key Features: –

• 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers
• Halogen headlamps
• Fender-mounted turn indicators,
• Roof antenna
• Fabric seats
• Digital instrument cluster with battery & range indicators
• Front power windows with one-touch-down function
• 12V front power socket
• Internally adjustable side mirrors
• My Citroen Connect with C-Buddy smartphone app
• Manual air conditioning system with heater
• Dual front airbags
• ABS and EBD
• Reverse parking sensors
• Seatbelt reminder
• High-speed alert system

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Citroen eC3 Feel

Key Features: –

• All Features of Live
• Wheel arch cladding
• LED DRLs
• Body-color door handles
• Front skid plate
• Roof rails
• Dual-tone paint option
• Chrome finishing on door handles, instrument panel, gear lever and steering wheel.
• 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity support
• 4-speakers
• Steering-mounted audio controls
• All-four power windows with one-touch up-down function
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Remote keyless entry
• Tilt steering wheel adjustment
• Rear parcel shelf
• Front passenger sun visor with vanity mirror
• Front USB charger
• Two rear fast-charging USB sockets
• Door ajar warning
• Speed-sensitive auto door-lock
• Optional Vibe Pack with front fog lamp

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The features and variants on offer with the new Tata Tiago EV are mentioned below-

Tata Tiago EV XE

Powertrain: 19.2kWh battery with 3.3kW AC charging

• Body coloured bumper
• Blue accents
• Full fabric seat upholstery
• Automatic HVAC
• Electric power steering
• Adjustable tilt steering wheel
• Digital instrument cluster
• iTPMS
• Puncture repair kit
• Over 45 connected car features via ZConnect

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Tata Tiago EV XT

Powertrain: 19.2kWh battery with 3.3kW AC charging; 24kWh battery with 3.3kW AC charging

• All features of XE
• Body-coloured door handles
• Auto fold, electrically adjustable wing mirrors
• Indicators on wing mirrors
• Full wheel covers
• 7-inch touchscreen
• 4-speaker sound system
• Android Auto, Apple CarPlay connectivity
• Steering mounted controls
• Smartwatch connectivity with ZConnect
• Flip key
• Theatre dimming on headlamps

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Tata Tiago EV XZ+

Powertrain: 24kWh battery with 3.3kW AC charging; 24kWh battery with 7.2kW AC fast charging

• All features of XTProjector headlamps
• Daytime running lamps (DRLs)
• Front fog lamps
• Hyperstyle 14-inch wheels
• Knitted headliner
• Cruise control
• Rear washer, wiper
• Rear defogger
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto headlamps
• Rear power outlet
• Cooled glovebox
• 4-tweeter and 4-speaker sound system

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Tata Tiago EV XZ+ Tech Lux

Powertrain: 24kWh battery with 3.3kW AC charging; 24kWh battery with 7.2kW AC fast charging

• All features of XZ+
• Contrast black roof
• Leatherette seats
• Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Push button start/stop
• Electric tailgate release

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Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV – Price

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