Citroen eC3 [2023-2026] vs MG ZS EV

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen eC3 [2023-2026] and MG ZS EV. The Citroen eC3 [2023-2026] price is Rs. 11.97 Lakh and MG ZS EV price is Rs. 15.50 Lakh.

eC3 [2023-2026] Live [2023-2024] vs ZS EV Executive 50.3 kWh Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	eC3 [2023-2026]	ZS EV
Price	Rs. 11.97 Lakh	Rs. 15.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	56 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Citroen eC3 [2023-2026]

Live [2023-2024]

Rs. 11.97 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

MG ZS EV

Executive 50.3 kWh

Rs. 15.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen eC3 [2023-2026]

Live [2023-2024]

MG ZS EV

Executive 50.3 kWh

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Not Applicable
Battery	Lithium Ion, 29.2 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 50.3 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	143 Nm	280 Nm
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds (claimed)
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	320	461
Range (As tested by CarWale) (km)		340.5
DC Fast Charging		0-80 % : 60 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0 - 100 % : 9 hrs, 7.4 kW charger
AC Regular Charging		15 A plug point
Drivetrain		FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Perimetric alarm system
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		3 - Economy, Sport, Normal
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Halogen	LED
Connected LED		Headlight & Taillight
Fog Lights		Halogen - Rear
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators		Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Switch Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential		Electronic
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Chrome Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Chrome
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features		Acoustic Windshield

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.11" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		4 JBL Speakers, 2 Tweeters
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Brand Assistant
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment		Jio Saavn
Inbuilt Music App		Jio Saavan
SIM Service Provider		Jio
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Interior	Single Tone	Single Tone (Dark Grey)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details		i-SMART App App
Tow Away Alert
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Not Applicable
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Aurora Silver
	Zesty Orange	Starry Black
	Platinum Grey	Candy White
	Steel Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

11 Ratings

4.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Nice car

Driving experience is very good with valuable prices fast charging and smooth driving experience suspension is very smooth, and the interior is very nice this car and valuable price compared to other company cars.

An outdated yet reliable EV

I have been using this car for almost a year now, and so far it's been a great experience. My daily driving distance is about 30-40 km per day, with an average of 320 to 350km on a single charge while using AC. The car looks premium from both the outside and inside, and is comfortable and smooth to drive. Maintenance and servicing costs are reasonable as well. The only downsides I can think of are the stiff suspension, especially on uneven roads, and the outdated info systems. Despite this, it packs a punch and is still one of the best options in this budget.

Used Cars in India

8 Used eC3

Rs. 6.49 Lakhonwards

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Rs. 7.99 Lakhonwards

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eC3 [2023-2026] comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm	4323 mm * 1809 mm * 1649 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2585
Kerb Weight (kg)	1302

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	315 L	448 L (measured up to the roof) – 448 L (rear seats folded)

Regenerative Braking
Charger Connection Type		CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable
Officially Certified Range (km)		461 km ARAI Certified Range

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Silver
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks
Gyro Meter

Vehicle Warranty	Not Applicable	3 Years / Unlimited Kms
Battery Warranty	7 Years / 140000 Km	8 Years / 150000 Km