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

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General Info

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

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

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 160 Nm 120 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.5 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 140 km/h 135 km/h
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 4020 mm 4015 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1810 mm 1813 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) - Width (w/o Mirrors) 1755 mm
Height 1570 mm 1577 mm
Wheelbase 2663 mm 2540 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 Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1430 kg 1491 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 326 l 310 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 945 l 1200 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 550 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 4.6
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