Citroen India has recently launched the new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. The Citroen eC3X receives additional convenience features as well as revisions to its exterior and interior, and now also gets more range. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. In the Indian market, this electric hatchback competes with Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet. In this article, let’s compare the new Citroen eC3X with the Tata Tiago EV. 2026 citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, variants The 2026 Citroen eC3X is offered in three variants – Live, Live (O) and Shine, priced at Rs 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 1.74 lakh cheaper than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, which reduces the purchase price of the vehicle by Rs 6.29 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. The 2026 Tata Tiago EV is offered in three variants – Smart, Pure Plus and Creative Plus, with prices ranging from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Motors is also offering the Tiago EV under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme, reducing the entry price of the vehicle by Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Buyers opting for this plan will have to pay an additional Rs 2.6 per kilometer for battery usage.2026 Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Battery, range The 2026 eC3X continues to get a 29.2kWh battery pack, offering a claimed MIDC-certified driving range of 325 km – an improvement of 79 km over the previous version. Drive is sent to the front wheels through an electric motor rated at 57hp and 143Nm. The EV can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 107 kmph. The eC3X supports both AC and DC charging options. A full charge from 10 percent to 100 percent using an AC charger takes 10 hours and 30 minutes, while a DC fast charger can top the battery level from 10 percent to 80 percent in 57 minutes. The 2026 Tiago EV gets two battery pack options – 19.2kWh and 24kWh. The 24kWh battery variant offers 75hp and 114Nm, while the 19.2kWh version produces 61hp and 110Nm. Claimed MIDC range for the larger battery has increased from 293 km to 285 km, while the smaller battery version now offers 226 km, up from 223 km. According to Tata Motors, the C75 range in the real world is estimated at 205-215 km for the 24kWh version and 160-170 km for the 19.2kWh model.Tata claims that the updated Tiago EV offers charging speeds that are 40 percent faster than before, adding up to 100 km of range in 18 minutes. The hatchback also supports 30kW DC fast charging, allowing both battery pack options to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 35 minutes. Standard charging options include 3.3kW and 7.2kW AC chargers.2026 Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: DimensionsNext, comparing the dimensions, the 2026 Tata Tiago measures 3,802 mm in length, 1,677 mm in width, 1,537 mm in height, has a 2,400 mm wheelbase, rides on 175/65 R15 tyres, and offers a 242-litre boot. 2026 Citroen eC3 The 2026 Citroen eC3 It also has wide tyres.
:2026 Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, battery, range compared |
