USA EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range vs Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Slovakia China
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.8 4.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...).

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Range (WLTP) 203 mi 193 mi
Range (GCC) 174 mi 164 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 45 kWh 42.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44 kWh 40 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.95 mi/kWh 4.1 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 88 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.2 3.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 83 kW 70 kW
Motor Power (hp) 111 hp 94 hp
Motor Torque 89 lb-ft 118 lb-ft
0-60 mph 11.1 s 12 s
Top Speed 84 mph 87 mph
Performance Score 1.9 1.8

Dimensions

The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Length 158.1 in 158.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 71.4 in 71.3 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.1 in - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 62.1 in 61.8 in
Wheelbase 100 in 104.8 in

Cargo and Towing

The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1212 lb, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3287 lb 3152 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 10.9 ft3 11.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 42.4 ft3 33.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1212 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 4.2
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