Citroen eC3 vs MG Comet EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Citroen eC3
MG Comet EV

Citroen

eC3

From ₹12.09 Lakh

MG Motor

Comet EV

From ₹7.8 Lakh

Citroen eC3Live · ₹12.09 Lakh
MG Comet EVExecutive · ₹7.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price eC3: ₹12.09 Lakh Comet EV: ₹7.8 Lakh (ahead) Comet EV ₹4.29 lakh cheaper
Safety eC3: 0 stars Comet EV: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Range eC3: 330 km (ahead) Comet EV: 230 km ARAI claim
Power eC3: 57 PS (ahead) Comet EV: 42 PS Torque 143 vs 110 Nm
Boot eC3: 315 litres (ahead) Comet EV: 230 litres Length 3,981 vs 2,974 mm
Versions eC3: 3 Comet EV: 5 (ahead)

Pick the eC3 for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Comet EV for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.09 Lakh
₹7.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.6 Lakh
₹8.31 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,173 a month
₹13,962 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
57 PS
42 PS
Torque
143 Nm
110 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
330 km
230 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Compact Hatchback / Crossover
Ultra-Compact 3-Door Urban EV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
4 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Mounted
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Rear-Axle Mounted
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
29.2 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Liquid/Air Cooled Battery Pack
17.4 kWh Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Prismatic Battery Pack with GSEV Skateboard Architecture
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate (IP67 Waterproof Enclosure, High Thermal Stability)
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) High-Safety Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection)
Top Speed
107 km/h (Electronically Limited)
100 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
15.3 sec (0-60 km/h in 6.8s)
12.0 sec (0-60 km/h in Sport Mode)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
3.3 kW AC Home Charger: 10-100% in 10.5 hours
3.3 kW AC Charger, standard on Executive, Excite and Exclusive: 0-100% in approximately 7 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
30 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 57 mins (CCS2)
No DC fast charging. Excite FC and Exclusive FC get a 7.4 kW AC Fast Charger instead of the standard 3.3 kW unit: 0-100% in approximately 3.5 hours
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
No
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Standard Automatic Regenerative Braking System with Deceleration Energy Recovery
3-Stage Regenerative Braking System with Deceleration Energy Recovery (Light, Normal, Heavy)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc (Front 240 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Multi-Link Coil Suspension
Wheel Type & Size
15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Steel with Wheel Covers on Feel/Live)
12-inch Steel Wheels with Dual-Tone Aerodynamic Wheel Covers
Tyre Size
195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
145/70 R12 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel under boot floor
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
3,981 mm
2,974 mm (Under 3-meter ultra-compact footprint)
Width (mm)
1,733 mm
1,505 mm
Height (mm)
1,586 mm (1,604 mm with roof rails)
1,640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,540 mm
2,010 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
165 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
1,316 kg
815 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
Minimal Boot Space (expands to 230 Litres with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
0 Litres (No Frunk)
0 Litres (No Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2024): 0 stars for adult occupants (20.86/34) and 1 star for children (10.55/49). The test car had 2 airbags and no ESP.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags Count & Configuration
6 Airbags Standard on updated Shine trim (Dual front on Live/Feel)
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Anti-Lock Braking System ABS with EBD, Rear Parking Sensors, Hill Start Assist on AT)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, All 4 Wheel ABS with EBD, Electronic Parking Brake EPB on Plush)
ADAS Level & Key Features
None
None
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual readout)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear 2 seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
10.25-inch Citroën Connect HD Touchscreen Infotainment System with MyCitroën Play
Dual 10.25-inch Floating Panoramic Screen Setup: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with i-SMART EV Suite & Widget-Based UI
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Digital Driver Instrument Display with Speedometer, Battery Percentage & Driving Range Readout
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display with Real-Time EV Telemetry & Driving Range
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
MyCitroën Connect Connected App with 35 Smart Features (Remote Charging Status, Geofencing, SOS)
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 55+ Features, 100+ Voice Commands, Digital Smart Key with Bluetooth Sharing, Remote AC Pre-cool
Audio System & Speaker Count
4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
2-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
Sunroof Type
None
None
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat with Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats in Tropical Fabric
4 Individual Ergonomic Seats in Space-Age Grey Fabric with One-Touch Passenger Seat Slide for Easy Rear Ingress
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Manual Air Conditioning with Powerful Heater & Quick Cool Function
Manual Air Conditioning with Rotary Knobs & Quick Cool Mode
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports front & rear)
No (Fast USB-A Ports & 12V Sockets)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Halogen Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED Dual-Tier Headlamps with Horizon Connecting LED Daytime Running Lightbar across front width
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
3D Effect Signature Halogen / LED Tail Lamps
Full LED Tail Lamps with Connecting Rear Lightbar & Illuminated MG Logo
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Illuminated MG Front Logo with Charging Indicator, Smart Keyless Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock & Compact Turning Radius of 4.2m

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front-Right Fender)
Type 2 AC Charging (Front Center Logo Port)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / 1,25,000 km
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty
7 Years / 1,40,000 km (Motor: 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
8 Years / 1,20,000 km on High-Voltage LFP Battery Pack
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial check at 2 Months / 2,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
3 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹12.09 Lakh – ₹13.36 Lakh
₹7.8 Lakh – ₹10.07 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Live₹12.09 Lakh Exclusive FC₹10.07 Lakh Comet EV ₹2.02 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

eC3 Live against Comet EV Executive

CityeC3Comet EVGap
Mumbai₹12.6 Lakh₹8.31 LakhComet EV ₹4.29 lakh less
Pune₹12.6 Lakh₹8.31 LakhComet EV ₹4.29 lakh less
New Delhi₹12.6 Lakh₹8.31 LakhComet EV ₹4.29 lakh less
Bengaluru₹13.63 Lakh₹8.76 LakhComet EV ₹4.87 lakh less
Chennai₹12.68 Lakh₹8.39 LakhComet EV ₹4.29 lakh less
Hyderabad₹12.71 Lakh₹8.41 LakhComet EV ₹4.29 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the eC3 or the Comet EV?

The Comet EV, by ₹4.29 lakh on the versions compared here: eC3 Live at ₹12.09 Lakh against Comet EV Executive at ₹7.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.6 Lakh against ₹8.31 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The eC3 claims 330 km against 230 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The eC3: 0 stars, Global NCAP 2024. The Comet EV: not crash-tested yet. The eC3 has up to 6 airbags and the Comet EV 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The eC3 Live makes 57 PS and 143 Nm and the Comet EV Executive makes 42 PS and 110 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The eC3 is 1,007 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the eC3 and 230 litres in the Comet EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,173 a month for the eC3 and ₹13,962 for the Comet EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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