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Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen eC3 or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between eC3 and Nexon. Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs.12.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Feel and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Citroen eC3 can generate 57 bhp power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power. In terms of range, eC3 provides a range of 320 km/charge (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

eC3 vs Nexon

Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Tata Nexon
PriceRs.12.70 LakhRs.8.15 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1199 cc
Power57 bhp118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Mileage/Range320 km/charge17.44 kmpl
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Citroen eC3 Feel car
Feel
Rs. 12.70 Lakh
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Tata Nexon Smart car
Smart
Rs. 8.15 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

eC3 specificationsNexon specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.44 Lakh
9.12 Lakh
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
-
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
57 bhp
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

eC3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresNexon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

eC3 ExteriorNexon Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
No
-

Instrumentation

eC3 InstrumentationNexon Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
Dynamic
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

eC3 Infotainment & CommunicationNexon Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Touchscreen Size
10 Inch
10.24 inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
4
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
checkYes
No
Basic Warranty
3 yrs/125000 kms
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
3 years or 125000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

eC3 Engine & TransmissionNexon Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
-
1199 cc
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
3
No. of valves per cylinder
Electric Type
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
SOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
1 Speed
5 Gears
Power
57 bhp
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque
143 Nm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Battery Capacity
29.2 kwh
-
Battery Type
High energy density Lithium-Ion battery Pack
-
Charging Time
10 Hrs 30 min
-
Fast Charging
checkYes
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD

Comfort & Convenience

eC3 Comfort & ConvenienceNexon Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
2
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

eC3 SafetyNexon Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

eC3 Dimensions & CapacityNexon Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3981 mm
3995 mm
Width
1733 mm
1804 mm
Height
1586 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1295 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

eC3 Pros & ConsNexon Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Boot space is ample enough by 315 L on offer
  • Offers a claimed range of 315km per full charge.
  • Supports DC fast charging.
  • With DC fast charging, it goes from 10% to 80% in 55 minutes.
  • Steering offers a decent impression of what’s happening at the front wheels
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • The car lacks essential/feel-good features.
  • It is a bit more expensive than the competition.
  • The feel and touch of materials could be improved.
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen eC3 and Tata Nexon

Safety

eC3 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

eC3 has doors and seats. It is an with 315 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 170 mm. It is 1733 mm wide, 1586 mm high and 3981 mm long. It has 1316 kg kerb weight and 2540 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1295 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen eC3 comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 1 Speed Automatic transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Citroen eC3 and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

  • eC3 Review
  • Nexon Review
    • SS
      Sofiuddin Seikh
      7 Month ago
      Review for Citroen eC3
      4.7
      I am satisfied with this. This car looks very attractive.
      Likes (7)
    • A
      Amit
      8 Month ago
      Review for Citroen eC3
      4.0
      Driving experiance is good, cool looks with safety features.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      Sandeep
      1 Year ago
      Review for Citroen eC3
      4.0
      The EV is expected to carry the same features as its ICE sibling.
      Likes (10)
    • D
      Dk
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Mind blowing performance if had no issue in driving it was fabulous great work against road.
      Likes (3)
    • Ba
      Bharat ambekar
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      4.2
      Amazing car. Safety is good. Mindblowing on road performance, mileage is good. All over good car. Harman music system is good
      Likes (6)
    • Sm
      Saket mishra
      29 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best car in my range which is under 10 lakhs.
      Likes (4)
    • KP
      Kiran Pradhan
      30 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best vehicle I've ever owned. The best car under budget is this one. Both this model and this car appeal to me. I'm grateful, Tata Motors.
      Likes (5)
    • TS
      Thurubilli Sai
      31 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      A compact SUV with a combination of features, performance, and style is the Tata Nexon. All things considered, the Tata Nexon is a very attractive, well-equipped, and secure small SUV choice.
      Likes (1)
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    Citroen eC3 and Tata Nexon FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Citroen eC3?
    The on-road price of Citroen eC3 is Rs. 13.44 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Tata Nexon?
    The on-road price of Tata Nexon is Rs. 9.12 Lakh in New Delhi.