Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Citroen C3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 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 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Basalt vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	C3
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
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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	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		PURETECH 82
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

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
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.98
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Platinum Grey
	Polar White	Cosmo Blue
		Steel Grey
		Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

42 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value 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.

Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol

Looks are stunning at this price range. Suspension is awesome. The second servicing was done recently. The base variant does not have a central locking feature. I got it installed in the aftermarket. Engine performance is also good. Mileage is around 19 With AC and Four passengers

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By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray04 Jan 2023

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By Jay Shah27 Nov 2022

Living with Citroen C3

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Basalt vs C3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Citroen C3?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and C3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl. Thus making C3 the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to C3?

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 Live 1.2 Petrol variant, 1198 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3

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

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	30

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

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front	Front
One Touch Up		Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal

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

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility