Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV

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

Citroen

eC3

From ₹12.09 Lakh

eC3 version

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Tata

Tiago EV

From ₹6.99 Lakh

Tiago EV version

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Citroen eC3Live · ₹12.09 Lakh

Only differences

Tata Tiago EVSmart · ₹6.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price eC3: ₹12.09 Lakh Tiago EV: ₹6.99 Lakh (ahead) Tiago EV ₹5.10 lakh cheaper

Safety eC3: 0 stars Tiago EV: Not rated yet Global NCAP

Range eC3: 330 km (ahead) Tiago EV: 226 km ARAI claim

Power eC3: 57 PS Tiago EV: 61 PS (ahead) Torque 143 vs 110 Nm

Boot eC3: 315 litres (ahead) Tiago EV: 240 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,769 mm

Versions eC3: 3 Tiago EV: 4 (ahead)

Pick the eC3 for more range and the bigger boot.

Pick the Tiago EV for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹12.09 Lakh

₹6.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹12.6 Lakh

₹7.5 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹21,173 a month

₹12,604 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

57 PS

61 PS

Torque

143 Nm

110 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

330 km

226 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Electric Compact Hatchback / Crossover

Electric Entry Hatchback

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Mounted

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (City & Sport)

Battery Pack Capacity

29.2 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Liquid/Air Cooled Battery Pack

24.0 kWh (Long Range) / 19.2 kWh (Medium Range) Liquid-Cooled IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating

LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate (IP67 Waterproof Enclosure, High Thermal Stability)

LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate, IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Enclosure with High Thermal Stability)

Top Speed

107 km/h (Electronically Limited)

120 km/h (Electronically Limited)

0-100 km/h (sec)

15.3 sec (0-60 km/h in 6.8s)

5.7 sec (0-60 km/h) / 12.0 sec (0-100 km/h)

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 Wallbox: 0-100% in 6.4h (24 kWh) / 7.2 kW Fast AC: 0-100% in 3.6h

DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)

30 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 57 mins (CCS2)

DC fast charging adds about 100 km in 18 minutes (Tata Motors claim)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support

Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive

Standard Automatic Regenerative Braking System with Deceleration Energy Recovery

4-Stage Multi-Level Regenerative Braking (Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 via Center Console Dial) with One-Pedal Drive Feel

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Ventilated Disc (Front)

Disc Brakes (Front)

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Drum (Rear)

Drum Brakes (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut & Anti-Roll Bar

Wheel Type & Size

15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Steel with Wheel Covers on Feel/Live)

14-inch Hyperstyle Wheels with Aero Flaps

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

175/65 R14 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel Type

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel under boot floor

Puncture Repair Kit with 12V Electric Air Pump

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)

3,981 mm

3,769 mm

Width (mm)

1,733 mm

1,677 mm

Height (mm)

1,586 mm (1,604 mm with roof rails)

1,536 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2,540 mm

2,400 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

170 mm

165 mm (unladen)

Kerb Weight (kg)

1,316 kg

1,150 kg - 1,155 kg

Boot Space (Litres)

315 Litres

240 Litres

Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)

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.

Not tested in this form. The petrol Tiago it shares its body with scored 4 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2020).

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 with i-VBAC intelligent Vacuum-less Boost, ABS with EBD, Hill Start & Descent Assist)

ADAS Level & Key Features

None

360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX Mounts

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS

10.25-inch Citroën Connect HD Touchscreen Infotainment System with MyCitroën Play

7.0-inch Floating High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman with EV Telemetry

Digital Instrument Cluster Size

Digital Driver Instrument Display with Speedometer, Battery Percentage & Driving Range Readout

Full Digital Instrument Cluster with Real-Time Energy Flow & Power/Regen Meter

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates

MyCitroën Connect Connected App with 35 Smart Features (Remote Charging Status, Geofencing, SOS)

Tata ZConnect with 45+ Connected EV Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Smartwatch App, Geo-Fencing, Live State of Charge (SOC)

Audio System & Speaker Count

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

Harman 8-Speaker Premium Audio System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters - Segment Best)

Sunroof Type

None

Ventilated / Powered Front Seats

Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat with Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats in Tropical Fabric

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Plymouth Grey Leatherette with Flat-Bottom Leather Steering Wheel

Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)

Manual Air Conditioning with Powerful Heater & Quick Cool Function

Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Remote AC Pre-cooling via App

Wireless Phone Charger

Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports front & rear)

No (Fast USB-A & 12V Power Sockets)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Halogen Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Projector Headlamps with Signature Tri-Arrow Teal Blue Accents & LED DRLs

Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)

3D Effect Signature Halogen / LED Tail Lamps

Boomerang-Style Tail Lamps with Clear Lens

Fog Lamps & DRLs

Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front Bumper LED Daytime Running Lights & Teal Blue Front Grille Insert

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type

Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front-Right Fender)

Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Flap, 320V Ziptron Architecture)

Standard Vehicle Warranty

3 Years / 1,25,000 km

3 Years / 1,25,000 km on Vehicle

Battery & Motor Warranty

7 Years / 1,40,000 km (Motor: 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial check at 2 Months / 2,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km (Free checks at 2 Mo / 1,500 km, 6 Mo / 7,500 km, 12 Mo / 15,000 km)

Choice

Versions

3 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹12.09 Lakh – ₹13.36 Lakh

₹6.99 Lakh – ₹10.09 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

6 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 Creative+₹10.09 Lakh Tiago EV ₹2.00 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

eC3 Live against Tiago EV Smart

City	eC3	Tiago EV	Gap
Mumbai	₹12.6 Lakh	₹7.5 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.10 lakh less
Pune	₹12.6 Lakh	₹7.5 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.10 lakh less
New Delhi	₹12.6 Lakh	₹7.5 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.10 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹13.63 Lakh	₹7.91 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.72 lakh less
Chennai	₹12.68 Lakh	₹7.58 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.10 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹12.71 Lakh	₹7.61 Lakh	Tiago EV ₹5.10 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 Tiago EV?

The Tiago EV, by ₹5.10 lakh on the versions compared here: eC3 Live at ₹12.09 Lakh against Tiago EV Smart at ₹6.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.6 Lakh against ₹7.5 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The eC3 claims 330 km against 226 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 Tiago EV: not tested in this form; the petrol Tiago it shares its body with scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020). The eC3 has up to 6 airbags and the Tiago EV 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The eC3 Live makes 57 PS and 143 Nm and the Tiago EV Smart makes 61 PS and 110 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The eC3 is 212 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the eC3 and 240 litres in the Tiago EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,173 a month for the eC3 and ₹12,604 for the Tiago EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.