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

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

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 Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
Range (WLTP) 193 mi 203 mi
Range (GCC) 164 mi 174 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42.3 kWh 45 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 40 kWh 44 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.1 mi/kWh 3.95 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 Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.7 4.2

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

Dimensions

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

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
Length 158.3 in 158.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 71.3 in 71.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) - Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.1 in
Height 61.8 in 62.1 in
Wheelbase 104.8 in 100 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 Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3152 lb 3287 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 11.5 ft3 10.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 33.4 ft3 42.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1212 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 4.6
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