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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €23300, compared to the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...), which starts at €23400.

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
Price Europe (New) €23300 €23400
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) 326 km 310 km
Range (GCC) 280 km 264 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 45 kWh 42.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44 kWh 40 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.7 kWh/100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.36 km/kWh 6.6 km/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 100 km/h.

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 120 Nm 160 Nm
0-100 km/h 11.5 s 12.5 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 140 km/h
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 4015 mm 4020 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1813 mm 1810 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1755 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1577 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2540 mm 2663 mm

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 550 kg, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1491 kg 1430 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 310 l 326 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1200 l 945 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 550 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 4.2
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