The MG Comet, Tata Tiago EV, and Citroen eC3 are some of the most affordable electric cars currently available in India. While all three EVs are mostly intended for use within city confines and the convenience of home charging, range still remains a crucial consideration for EV buyers. So, we put these three hatchbacks to the test to ascertain which one yields the highest real-world range.
- Citroen eC3 has the biggest battery pack at 29.2kWh
- Tata Tiago EV has a 24kWh battery pack, but develops more power
- MG Comet has the smallest battery and is the lightest of the lot
MG Comet vs Tata Tiago EV vs Citroen eC3 specifications
| MG Comet vs Tata Tiago EV vs Citroen eC3 specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet | Tiago EV | eC3 | |
| Battery size (kWh) | 17.3 | 24 | 29.2 |
| Power (hp) | 42 | 74 | 57 |
| Torque (Nm) | 110 | 114 | 143 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 817 | 1,150 | 1,316 |
Zeroing in on battery capacity, the eC3’s 29.2kWh pack easily takes the win, followed by the Tiago EV’s 24kWh unit, and then finally the Comet at 17.3kWh. Torque figures follow a similar hierarchy, but the Tiago EV develops the most power at 74hp, with the eC3 coming in at 57hp and then the Comet with its 42hp output.
However, the eC3 is also the heaviest here at 1,316kg, which can have an impact on range. The Tiago EV is 166kg lighter than the eC3, while the Comet is just shy of 500kg lighter than the Citroen hatchback.
MG Comet vs Tata Tiago EV vs Citroen eC3 real world range
| MG Comet vs Tata Tiago EV vs Citroen eC3 range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet | Tiago EV | eC3 | |
| Average tested range (km) | 193 | 187 | 228 |
| ARAI-claimed range (km) | 230 | 315 | 320 |
| Battery efficiency (km/kWh) | 11.17 | 7.77 | 7.80 |
Owing to its relatively large battery, the eC3 unsurprisingly traveled the longest distance on a single charge at an average of 228km in our real-world testing; 92km less than its ARAI-claimed range of 320km. Despite having the smallest battery pack of the lot, the Comet managed to eke out 6km more range than the Tiago EV, with the latter coming in third place at 187km. Compared to their ARAI-claimed ranges, the Tata hatchback falls short by 128km while the Comet only differs by 37km.
Comet EV uses its battery most efficiently
With an efficiency of 11.17km/kWh, the Comet makes the most out of its 17.3kWh battery pack by a huge margin. The eC3 comes in at 7.8km/kWh, while the Tiago EV follows closely at 7.77km/kWh.
MG Comet vs Tata Tiago EV vs Citroen eC3 price
The Citroen eC3 line-up starts at Rs 12.69 lakh and tops off at Rs 13.49 lakh, whereas prices for the Tata Tiago EV start at Rs 7.99 lakh and extend up to Rs 11.14 lakh. However, the Comet unquestionably snags the affordability crown thanks to its Rs 6.99-9.83 lakh price range, and buyers can additionally shave off at least Rs 2 lakh by opting for MG's battery-as-a-service program.
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