Global EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 44 kWh vs Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) has a starting price of €23300, compared to the Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...), which starts at €23900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Slovakia South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €23300 €23900
GCC Score 5 5.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...).

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 320 km 300 km
Range (GCC) 272 km 255 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 45 kWh 42 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44 kWh 39 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.2 kWh/100 km 15.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.18 km/kWh 6.54 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.2 5.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 83 kW 71 kW
Motor Power (hp) 111 hp 95 hp
Motor Torque 120 Nm 147 Nm
0-100 km/h 11.5 s 11.7 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 140 km/h
Performance Score 1.9 1.9

Dimensions

The Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Length 4015 mm 3825 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1813 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1755 mm 1610 mm
Height 1577 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase 2540 mm 2580 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Citroën e-C3 (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 550 kg, whereas the Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Citroën e-C3 44 kWh Hyundai Casper (Inster) Electric Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1491 kg 1400 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 310 l 280 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1200 l 351 l
Towing Capacity 550 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 5.1
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