Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tigor EV

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

Citroen eC3
Tata Tigor EV

Citroen

eC3

From ₹12.09 Lakh

Tata

Tigor EV

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Citroen eC3Live · ₹12.09 Lakh
Tata Tigor EVXE · ₹12.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price eC3: ₹12.09 Lakh (ahead) Tigor EV: ₹12.49 Lakh eC3 ₹40,000 cheaper
Safety eC3: 0 stars Tigor EV: 4 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Range eC3: 330 km (ahead) Tigor EV: 315 km ARAI claim
Power eC3: 57 PS Tigor EV: 73.76 bhp (ahead) Torque 143 vs 170 Nm
Boot eC3: 315 litres Tigor EV: 316 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,993 mm
Versions eC3: 3 Tigor EV: 4 (ahead)

Pick the eC3 for the lower price and more range.

Pick the Tigor EV for the 4-star safety rating, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.09 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.6 Lakh
₹13 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,173 a month
₹21,845 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
57 PS
73.76 bhp
Torque
143 Nm
170 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
330 km
315 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Compact Hatchback / Crossover
Electric Compact Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
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 (Drive & Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
29.2 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Liquid/Air Cooled Battery Pack
26.0 kWh Liquid-Cooled High-Density 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 Battery Enclosure & Motor)
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) / 12.2 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 7.5 hours / 7.2 kW AC Charger: 0-100% in 4.0 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
30 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 57 mins (CCS2)
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 59 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
No
No
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)

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
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut & Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type & Size
15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Steel with Wheel Covers on Feel/Live)
14-inch Sonic Silver Hyperstyle Wheels with Teal Blue Rim Accents
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 Air Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
3,981 mm
3,993 mm
Width (mm)
1,733 mm
1,677 mm
Height (mm)
1,586 mm (1,604 mm with roof rails)
1,532 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,540 mm
2,450 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
172 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight (kg)
1,316 kg
1,235 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
316 Litres (expandable by folding rear bench)
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.
Global NCAP (2021): 4 stars for adult occupants (12/17) and 4 stars for children (37.24/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
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 (ESP, i-VBAC Vacuum-less Braking, ABS with EBD, Corner Stability Control CSC, Speed Alert)
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 & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
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 Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman with Smartphone Connectivity
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Digital Driver Instrument Display with Speedometer, Battery Percentage & Driving Range Readout
Full Digital Instrument Cluster with Speedometer, Battery SOC % & Remaining Range
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 Connected Car Suite with 35+ EV Features, Remote Diagnostics, SOS Alert
Audio System & Speaker Count
4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
Harman 8-Speaker Audio System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
Sunroof Type
None
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 Black & Grey Fabric / Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Manual Air Conditioning with Powerful Heater & Quick Cool Function
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Digital Controls
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports front & rear)
No (Fast USB-A Ports front & rear)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Halogen Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Projector Headlamps with Tri-Arrow Chrome/Teal Accents & Signature LED DRLs
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
3D Effect Signature Halogen / LED Tail Lamps
Crystal-Clear LED High-Mounted Stop Lamp & LED Tail Lamps
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps & Signature Humanity Line with Teal Blue Strip

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 Quarter, 320V 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

Choice

Versions
3 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹12.09 Lakh – ₹13.36 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh – ₹13.75 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
3 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 XE₹12.49 Lakh Tigor EV ₹40,000 more

On-road price in six cities

eC3 Live against Tigor EV XE

CityeC3Tigor EVGap
Mumbai₹12.6 Lakh₹13 LakheC3 ₹40,000 less
Pune₹12.6 Lakh₹13 LakheC3 ₹40,000 less
New Delhi₹12.6 Lakh₹13 LakheC3 ₹40,000 less
Bengaluru₹13.63 Lakh₹14.06 LakheC3 ₹43,200 less
Chennai₹12.68 Lakh₹13.08 LakheC3 ₹40,000 less
Hyderabad₹12.71 Lakh₹13.11 LakheC3 ₹40,000 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 Tigor EV?

The eC3, by ₹40,000 on the versions compared here: eC3 Live at ₹12.09 Lakh against Tigor EV XE at ₹12.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.6 Lakh against ₹13 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The eC3 claims 330 km against 315 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 Tigor EV: 4 stars, Global NCAP 2021. The eC3 has up to 6 airbags and the Tigor EV 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The eC3 Live makes 57 PS and 143 Nm and the Tigor EV XE makes 73.76 bhp and 170 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Tigor EV is 12 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the eC3 and 316 litres in the Tigor EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,173 a month for the eC3 and ₹21,845 for the Tigor EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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