KIA Seltos vs Citroen eC3
Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Citroen eC3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and eC3. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT and Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs.12.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Feel. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Citroen eC3 can generate 57 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and eC3 has a range of 320 km/charge (base model).
Seltos vs eC3
| Key Highlights | KIA Seltos | Citroen eC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.11.19 Lakh | Rs.12.90 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1497 cc | N/A |
| Power | 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 57 bhp |
| Mileage/Range | 17.9 kmpl | 320 km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| Seltos specifications | eC3 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 12.96 Lakh Price Breakup | 13.65 Lakh Price Breakup |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 433 Litres | 315 Litres |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | - |
| Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 57 bhp |
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Exterior
| Seltos Exterior | eC3 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Sunroof Type | Dual Pane Panoramic | - |
Sunroof | Yes | No |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wiper | Yes | No |
Rear Defogger | Yes | No |
Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Yes |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | No |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | No |
Projector headlight | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | No |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | No |
Additional Exterior Features | - | No |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Seltos Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | eC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Drum |
Wheels | Alloy | Steel |
Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel |
Front Tyre Size | 215/55 R18 | 195/65 R15 |
Rear Tyre Size | 215/55 R18 | 195/65 R15 |
Turning Radius | 5.3 meters | 4.98 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | 205/65 R16 | 185/65 R15 |
Wheels Size | R18 | R15 |
Instrumentation
| Seltos Instrumentation | eC3 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment & Communication
| Seltos Infotainment & Communication | eC3 Infotainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes | No |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 10.25 inches | 10 inches |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | No | No |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Gesture Control | No | - |
Integrated Music System | Yes | No |
Speakers | 8 | 4 |
AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Seltos Warranty | eC3 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms | Vehicle Warranty - 3 Years/125000 Kms, & Motor Warranty - 5 Years/100000 Kms & Battery warranty for7 years or 140000 |
Extended Warranty | Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Seltos Engine & Transmission | eC3 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 1497 cc | - |
Engine Type | G1.5 T-GDi | - |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Gears | 7 | - |
Power | 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 57 bhp |
Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 143 Nm |
Battery Capacity | - | 29.2 kwh |
Battery Type | - | Lithium Ion |
Charging Time | - | 10 Hrs 30 min |
Fast Charging | No | Yes |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
ARAI Certified Economy | 17.9 kmpl | 19.3 km/Charge |
Comfort & Convenience
| Seltos Comfort & Convenience | eC3 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Ventilated Seats | No | - |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | - |
Automatic climate control | Yes | No |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | No |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | No |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | No | No |
Drive Modes | 3 | 2 |
Keyless Entry | Yes | No |
Electronic Parking Brake | Yes | No |
Safety
| Seltos Safety | eC3 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | - |
Airbags | 6 | 2 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | No |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | No |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | No |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | No |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | No |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | Yes | No |
Rear Middle Head Rest | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Seltos Dimensions & Capacity | eC3 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 4365 mm | 3981 mm |
Width | 1800 mm | 1733 mm |
Height | 1645 mm | 1586 mm |
Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 170 mm |
No. of Seats | 5 | 5 |
No. of Doors | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | - |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 Litres | - |
Boot Space | 433 Litres | 315 Litres |
Kerb Weight | 1222 kg | 1316 kg |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Citroen eC3
Safety
Seltos comes loaded with 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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. eC3 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.
Body
Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1645 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, eC3 is an with doors and seats 315 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 1316 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
KIA Seltos comes with AWD and 7 Manual transmission. And eC3 comes with FWD and Automatic transmission.
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KIA Seltos and Citroen eC3 FAQs
What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.96 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Citroen eC3?
The on-road price of Citroen eC3 is Rs. 13.65 Lakh in New Delhi.