Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Citroen C3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 4.80 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Basalt vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	C3
Price	Rs. 9.99 Lakh	Rs. 4.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 CNG

Rs. 4.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 CNG

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		PURETECH 82
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Petrol
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.95 seconds (claimed)
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	810	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.98
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelt
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Dashcam
Skid Plate
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front Only (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Black Finish with Pull handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Internally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener		Internal
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)	Single Tone (Black)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Polar White
	Steel Grey	Steel Grey
	Platinum Grey	Cosmo Blue
		Perla Nera Black
		Garnet Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.6/5

31 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.5Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.5Value for Money
	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

No Nonsense Car with superb driving,Budget friendly

I am a new driver, I got it in Ranchi, It was a new showroom opened, and they gave it in a week. I have driven 2800 km and haven't faced any challenges till now. Paint quality is a concern to me. Accessories are less in the outside market. Mileage I got nearly 16 on the highway. I use it mostly for long routes. Apart from this, I will say, that if you are looking for a new car then you can go for it, If you are budget is tight. The engine is superb, I love to drive. In low gear, it'll struggle. Breaks are good but still need a little more refinement.

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Basalt comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4352 mm * 1765 mm * 1593 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Ground Clearance		180 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)		958

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	470 L (standard)	315 L (standard) with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Black
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Halogen
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Second Row Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage