Citroen Basalt vs Citroen eC3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Citroen eC3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Citroen eC3 price is Rs. 12.90 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Basalt Plus 1.2 Petrol MT vs eC3 Feel Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	eC3
Price	Rs. 9.99 Lakh	Rs. 12.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	-
Power	80 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

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Citroen eC3

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Rs. 12.90 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	Not Applicable
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Not Applicable
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 29.2 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Max Motor Performance		56 bhp, 143 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.95 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		107
Mileage	ARAI: 18 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	810	320
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 57 mins
AC Fast Charging		10 - 100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins
AC Regular Charging		15 A plug point
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic
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
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	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
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	0 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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
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	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	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
Dashcam

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

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Internally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display	10.23" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)
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
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)	Single Tone
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

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	Not Applicable
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Polar White
	Steel Grey	Zesty Orange
	Platinum Grey	Platinum Grey
		Steel Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.0Value 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.

Citroen EC3 Value for money

Citroen needs to work on its application and also needs to have its own charging infrastructure like TATA to compete in this segment. Work on features, and introduce new features.

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4 Used Basalt

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Basalt comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4352 mm * 1765 mm * 1593 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2540

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

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
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

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

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100000 Kms	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	Not Applicable	7 Years / 140000 Km

Regenerative Braking
Charger Connection Type		CCS2