Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 Aircross

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Citroen C3 Aircross. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 Aircross price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen C3 Aircross is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and C3 Aircross provides the mileage of 18.5 kmpl.

Basalt vs C3 Aircross Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	C3 Aircross
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 9.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc
Power	80 bhp	109 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 Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Citroen C3 Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.95
Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		PURETECH 110
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	18.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	833
Drivetrain		FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	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
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

28 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.4Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.3Value 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.

Best Value for money drive

Vale for money car. I am talking about looks, features, safety, engine, service, bumpy road experience all best. Riding comfort is at best. For this budget, this car is good. . .

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Basalt vs C3 Aircross Comparison FAQs

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

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 Aircross price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the You 1.2 5 STR variant, mileage of C3 Aircross is 18.5kmpl. Thus making C3 Aircross the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt

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

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 You 1.2 5 STR variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of C3 Aircross produces 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 Aircross

Length (mm)	4352	4323
Width (mm)	1765	1796
Height (mm)	1593	1665
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2671
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1195

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

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

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

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	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal

Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black

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

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

Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility

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