Citroen eC3 vs Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen eC3 and Kia Seltos [2019-2022]. The Citroen eC3 price is Rs. 12.76 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2019-2022] price is Rs. 9.89 Lakh. The Kia Seltos [2019-2022] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos [2019-2022] provides the mileage of 16.8 kmpl.

eC3 vs Seltos [2019-2022] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	eC3	Seltos [2019-2022]
Price	Rs. 12.76 Lakh	Rs. 9.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1497 cc
Power	-	114 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Citroen eC3

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Rs. 12.76 Lakh

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Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

HTE 1.5 [2019-2020]

Rs. 9.89 Lakh

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Citroen eC3

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Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

HTE 1.5 [2019-2020]

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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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Engine Type		SMARTSTREAM G1.5
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		114 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	56 bhp, 143 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	320
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS 6
Battery	29.2 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with coil spring
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	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.23
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Tachometer		Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum Grey	Steel silver
	Steel Grey
	Zesty Orange
	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.6/5

86 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.4Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.4Value 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.

Bad engineering, good looks

Don't buy this car, they don't have any customer service. The milage of the car is under 10. Only exteriors are looking good, but built quality is inferior. Delivery may take 100 days. Led experience is very bad. No service center to get car repaired.

More Expert Reviews on eC3 and Seltos [2019-2022]

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

Kia Seltos X Line 1.5 diesel Automatic First look

By Desirazu Venkat26 Aug 2021

It's a new trim for the Kia Seltos SUV with major cosmetic changes

Kia Seltos petrol vs diesel: Performance figures revealed

By Ninad Ambre11 May 2020

We've tested both, the HTX Plus 1.5 diesel manual and the GTX+ 1.4 petrol manual variants of the Kia Seltos. And, this is not a test to ascertain if the diesel contests with the petrol or vice-versa. But it’s crafted to give a buyer an idea of how quick the car is to accelerate and more importantly how it will sprint in the city and highway conditions.

Length (mm)	3981	4315
Width (mm)	1733	1800
Height (mm)	1586	1645
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2610
Ground Clearance (mm)		190

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		50

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal with Remote

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

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

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