Citroen Aircross vs Citroen Basalt vs MG Astor

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Aircross, Citroen Basalt and MG Astor. The Citroen Aircross price is Rs. 8.49 Lakh, Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh. The Citroen Aircross is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Aircross provides the mileage of 17.5 kmpl and Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Aircross vs Basalt vs Astor Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Aircross	Basalt	Astor
Price	Rs. 8.49 Lakh	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp	108 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Rs. 8.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 10.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		9.95
Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82		VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.5View Mileage Details	18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	788	810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.4		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt		Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black and Grey	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Front	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal		Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	TFT	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wired
Apple CarPlay			Wired
Display			Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)			10.11
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers			4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Cosmo Blue	Steel Grey	Aurora Silver
Platinum Grey	Polar White	Candy White
Steel Grey
Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.8/5

16 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.6Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Nice pricing

Looks are decent in competition to curvv pricing is better And Citroen is one of the best brand famous for its comfort let's hope for the best in how it performs in this Indian market.

Good featured car

All are good Pros: driving is very smooth, boot space, handling. Sprint variant is value for Money, getting all options which are needed. Cons: Mileage in the city, back seat thigh support

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Aircross vs Basalt vs Astor Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Aircross, Citroen Basalt and MG Astor?

Citroen Aircross price is Rs. 8.49 Lakh, Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Aircross compared to Basalt and Astor?

For the You 1.2 5 STR variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aircross produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque. For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Basalt produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque. For the Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory) variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Aircross, Basalt and Astor, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Aircross, Basalt and Astor comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Citroen Aircross vs Citroen Basalt vs MG Astor

Length (mm)	4323	4352	4323
Width (mm)	1796	1765	1809
Height (mm)	1665	1593	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2671	2651	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	200
Kerb Weight (kg)			1303

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	444	470	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45	48

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only		Rear Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black	Silver

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights		Halogen	LED
Fog Lights			Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	Unlimited