Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: specifications compared

    The eC3 and Tiago EV electric hatchback have an MIDC-rated range of 320km and 315km, respectively.

    Published On Jan 19, 2023 11:06:00 AM

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV

    Citroen has just unveiled the all-electric eC3 in India, and as it's based on the C3 hatchback that is already on sale here, the eC3 will also be exported to international markets. With EVs on the rise, the hatchback segment is also seeing electric options come up in the form of the eC3 and its sole competitor, the Tiago EV.

    While the Tiago EV starts at Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India), with a four percent price hike expected, Citroen will announce the prices of the eC3 soon. We compare the two to see how they fare against each other on paper.

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: dimensions

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Dimensions
    ModelCitroen eCeTata Tiago EV
    Length3981mm3769mm
    Width1733mm1677mm
    Height1604mm1536mm
    Wheelbase2540mm2400mm
    Weight1316kg1155kg
    Boot space315-litres240-litres
    Tyre size195/65 R15175/65 R14

    Citroen’s eC3 is larger than the Tata Tiago EV in every measurable way. The French EV is 212mm longer, has a 140mm longer wheelbase, is 56mm wider and 68mm taller than the Tiago EV. The Citroen's boot is also 75 litres larger than Tata’s EV hatchback. While the eC3 gets 15-inch alloy wheels, the Tiago EV gets smaller 14-inch steel wheels. However, the Tiago EV is 161kg lighter than the eC3.

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: powertrain, range, performance

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Powertrain, range, performance
    ModelCitroen eC3Tata Tiago EV (medium range)Tata Tiago EV (long range)
    Motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
    Power57hp61hp75hp
    Torque143Nm110Nm114Nm
    Battery capacity29.2kWh19.2kWh24kWh
    Claimed range320km250km315km
    Claimed 0-60kph6.8sec6.2sec5.7sec

    While the eC3 only gets one powertrain option, the Tiago EV comes with two powertrain options that are classified as medium range and long range. Both use permanent magnet synchronous motors, but the former makes less power – 57hp – than the Tiago EV medium range's 61hp. The Tiago EV long range produces 75hp, making it the most powerful of the lot here.

    Interestingly, the eC3 has the highest torque figure here, at 143Nm, which is 29Nm more than the Tiago EV long range's 114Nm. Despite making more torque, the eC3 has a 0.6 second slower claimed 0-60kph time than even the Tiago EV medium range – the Tiago EV does it in 6.2sec.

    The eC3 has a fairly larger battery compared to the Tiago EV. Citroen has placed a 29.2kWh battery in the eC3 that has a claimed range of 320km as per the MIDC cycle. On the other hand, the 19.2kWh battery in the Tiago EV medium range manages 250km on a single charge, while the larger 24kWh battery in the long range version can do 315km on the MIDC cycle.

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: charging time

    Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: Charging time
    ModelCitroen eC3Tata Tiago EV (medium range)Tata Tiago EV (long range)
    10-80% (DC fast charging)57 minutes57 minutes57 minutes
    10-100% (15A wall charger)10 hours 30 minutes6 hours 54 minutes8 hours 40 minutes

    All three, despite varying battery sizes, can be charged from 10-80 percent in 57 minutes using a DC fast charger. However, the bigger battery in the Citroen eC3 takes the longest to charge when plugged in to a 15A wall socket, taking 10 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 10-100 percent.

    The fastest to charge using a 15A wall socket is the Tiago EV medium range that takes only 6 hours and 54 minutes. The Tiago EV long range falls in between as it only takes 8 hours and 40 minutes to charge from 10 to 100 percent on the wall charger.

    We have driven the new eC3 and you can read or watch our review on January 21 at 12pm. 

    Also see:

    Tata Tiago EV review: Everyday electric

    Tata Tiago EV video review

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