Citroen E-C3 vs BYD Dolphin Comparison in India 2026
Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | Citroen E-C3 | BYD Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11.75 Lakh | ₹14.99 Lakh |
| Range (Claimed) | 320 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | 44.9 kWh |
| Motor Power | 42 kW | 70 kW |
| Top Speed | 107 km/h | 150 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9s | 10.0s |
| Fast Charging | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 315 L | 345 L |
| NCAP Safety Rating | N/A | 5 Star Euro NCAP stars |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 |
Citroen E-C3 vs BYD Dolphin
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0-100 km/h
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Battery
Battery Capacity
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Range (Claimed)
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Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
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Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
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Ground Clearance
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Features
| Specifications | Citroen E-C3Live ₹11.75 Lakh 2025EMI → | BYD Dolphin ₹14.99 Lakh 2025EMI → |
|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value2 specs | ||
Price lower betterTotal cost of the vehicle before taxes and subsidies | ₹11.75 Lakh | ₹14.99 Lakh |
Est. EMI lower betterEstimated monthly EMI — 40% down payment, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 14,979/mo | Rs. 19,110/mo |
⚡Performance4 specs | ||
Motor Power higher betterMaximum power output of the electric motor | 42 kW | 70 kW Best |
Battery Capacity higher betterTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 29.2 kWh | 44.9 kWh Best |
Top Speed higher betterMaximum vehicle speed under ideal conditions | 107 km/h | 150 km/h Best |
Acceleration lower betterTime to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.9s | 10.0s Best |
🔋Range & Charging4 specs | ||
Range (Claimed) higher betterMaximum distance on a single charge as claimed by manufacturer | 320 km | 340 km Best |
Standard Range testing standard used (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | ARAI | ARAI |
Fast Charging Time to charge from 20% to 80% using a fast charger | Not Available | Not Available |
Normal Charging Time to fully charge using a standard AC charger | Not Available | Not Available |
📏Dimensions5 specs | ||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 3981 mm | 4290 mm |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1733 mm | 1770 mm |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1604 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase higher betterDistance between front and rear wheel centers | 2540 mm | 2700 mm Best |
Ground Clearance higher betterDistance from lowest point of vehicle to ground | 170 mm | 175 mm Best |
✨Features2 specs | ||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | Steel Grey, Cosmo Blue, Platinum Grey, Polar White, Cosmo Blue with Polar White roof, Steel Grey with Polar White roof, Platinum Grey with Polar White Roof, Polar White with Cosmo Blue roof, Steel Grey with Cosmo Blue roof | Ski White, Harbour Grey, Atlantis Grey, Ski White + Harbour Grey (two-tone, Premium) |
Features Comparison
| Feature | Citroen E-C3 | BYD Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
Safety5 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 2 | 6 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | ABS + EBD | ABS + EBD + ESP + TCS |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ||
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | ||
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | ||
ADAS6 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Emergency Braking Automatic Emergency Braking | — | |
| Lane Assist Lane Departure / Keeping Assist | — | LKA + LDW |
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | — | |
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround view camera | — | |
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | Rear | Front and Rear |
Comfort4 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / Climate control system | Manual | Automatic |
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | — | Panoramic sunroof |
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | — | Heated |
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | ||
Technology5 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | 12.8-inch Touchscreen |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 5" Digital |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Apple CarPlay + Android Auto | Apple CarPlay + Android Auto |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | — | |
| Sound System Audio system | — | 6-speaker sound system |