Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen eC3 and Hyundai Kona Electric. The Citroen eC3 price is Rs. 12.76 Lakh and Hyundai Kona Electric price is Rs. 23.84 Lakh.

eC3 vs Kona Electric Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	eC3	Kona Electric
Price	Rs. 12.76 Lakh	Rs. 23.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Citroen eC3

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Rs. 12.76 Lakh

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Hyundai Kona Electric

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Rs. 23.84 Lakh

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Citroen eC3

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	107
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 57 mins
AC Fast Charging	10-100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins
AC Regular Charging	15 A plug point
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type		Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Motor Performance	56 bhp, 143 Nm	134 bhp, 395 Nm
Driving Range (km)	320	452
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	29.2 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	39.2 kWh, Lithium Ion Polymer, 327 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		6.1 Hrs @ 220 Volt, 57 Mins Fast Charging
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut Type
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Multi-Link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	0 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Front
One Touch Up		Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.23	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum Grey	Abyss Black
	Steel Grey	Atlas White
	Zesty Orange
	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.4/5

43 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.3Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.2Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.3Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Citroen EC3 Value for money

Citroen needs to work on its application and also needs to have its own charging infrastructure like TATA to compete in this segment. Work on features, and introduce new features.

Experienced after buying

I bought this electric car 2 months back, driven 9900 kms until now. It runs 250 kms around with a single charge comfortably with AC on. Then u have to charge for complete peace of mind. Price high but u get 40% depreciation in your ITR for consecutive 4 years which means u haven't paid anything except for insurance and RTO. please make this car with two sets of battery, one for 250 kms and other for 125 kms, and alternatively, they should get charged by the regenerative power energy source and kinetic energy too thus KONA will go beyond 1000 kms. Very smooth, silent ride. Cruise control and hill assist presently. 2 negative points. Rear seats not having any fan facility and rear shockers are not too good.

More Expert Reviews on eC3 and Kona Electric

Citroen eC3 Electric First Drive Review

By Desirazu Venkat21 Jan 2023

We have driven the new eC3 which is Citroen's first electric vehicle for India. It will be launched in February 2023

Hyundai Kona Electric Review: Pros and Cons

By Abhishek Nigam18 Jul 2019

So the Hyundai Kona Electric has finally been launched and we’re here at the Buddh International circuit to get a taste of it.

Hyundai Kona Electric First Drive Review

By Abhishek Nigam11 Jul 2019

Hyundai Kona Electric First Drive Review

Length (mm)	3981	4180
Width (mm)	1733	1800
Height (mm)	1586	1570
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2600
Ground Clearance (mm)		172
Kerb Weight (kg)		1535

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	332

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)	7	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	140000	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	125000	Unlimited

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