MG Motors has launched the Comet EV in India and has created it’s own category and doesn’t have any direct rivals but the closest competitors it has is the Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3, so let’s compare to see which EV is better for you to buy!
MG Comet EV vs Rivals – Dimensions
MG Comet EV | Tata Tiago EV | Citroen eC3 | |
Length | 2974mm | 3769mm | 3981mm |
Width | 1505mm | 1677mm | 1733mm |
Height | 1640mm | 1536mm | 1586mm |
Wheelbase | 2010mm | 2400mm | 2540mm |
Turning Radius | 4.2 m | 5.1 m | 4.98 m |
Kerb Weight | 815 kg | 1,235 kg | 1,302 kg |
As you can see at the Dimensions table, the Comet EV is literally 1007mm shorter than the Citroen eC3 as the Comet has a length of 2974mm, and in comparison to Tiago EV, it’s shorter by 825mm. The Comet EV has a width of 1505mm which is 218mm less than the eC3, and 172mm less than the Tiago EV. However, the Comet EV has a height of 1640mm which is 104mm more than the Tiago EV, and 54mm more than the eC3.
The Comet EV has a wheelbase of 2010mm which is 390mm shorter than the Tiago EV, and 530mm shorter than the eC3. The Comet EV has a turning radius of 4.2 meters which is 0.9 meters less than the Tiago EV and 0.78 meters less than the Citroen eC3. The Comet EV has a kerb weight of 815 kg which is 420 kg than the Tiago EV, and 487 kg lighter than the eC3.
MG Comet EV vs Rivals – Battery Pack
MG Comet EV | Tata Tiago EV | Citroen eC3 | |
Battery | 17.3 kWh | 24 kWh | 29.2 kWh |
Power | 40.41 bhp | 73.75 bhp | 56.22 bhp |
Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm | 143 Nm |
Range | 230 km | 315 km | 320 km |
Charging Time | 5 hours for 10 – 80% charging 7 hours for 0 – 100% charging | 6 hours 50 minutes for 10 – 100% charging | 10 hours 30 minutes for 10 – 100% charging |
Top Speed | 100 kmph | 120 kmph | 107 kmph |
As you can see, the Comet EV is powered by 17.3 kWh battery pack that puts out 40.41 bhp and 110 Nm of torque and offers a maximum claimed range of 230 km and takes 5 hours to charge from 10 – 80% and 7 hours to charge from 0 – 100%. The Comet EV has a top speed of 100 kmph. The Tiago EV is powered by 24 kWh battery pack that puts out 73.75 bhp and 114 Nm of torque with maximum claimed range of 315 km and takes 6 hours 50 minutes to charge from 10 – 100%. The Citroen eC3 is powered by 29.2 kWh battery pack which puts out 56.22 bhp and 143 Nm of torque with claimed range of 320 km and takes 10 hours 30 minutes to charge from 10 – 100%.
MG Comet EV vs Rivals – Price
Model | Price (On-road) |
MG Comet EV | Rs. 8.31 lakh |
Tata Tiago EV | Rs. 9.05 lakh – Rs. 12.59 lakh |
Citroen eC3 | Rs. 12.07 lakh – Rs. 13.39 lakh |
The MG Comet EV is available in one variant only and is priced at Rs. 8.31 lakh while the Tata Tiago EV is priced at Rs. 9.05 lakh for the XE base variant and goes up to Rs. 12.59 lakh for the XZ+ Tech LUX Fast Charging variant, and the Citroen eC3 is priced at Rs. 12.07 lakh for the Live variant and goes up to Rs. 13.39 lakh for the Feel Dual-tone variant.
In the end, the MG Comet EV is it’s own category focused mainly for City rides and the Tiago EV and eC3 are long journey type EVs with comfort and better practicality.