Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, Citroen C3 Aircross and Hyundai Creta. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Citroen C3 Aircross price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Citroen C3 Aircross is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 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 vs Creta Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	C3 Aircross	Creta
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 9.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc	1497 cc
Power	80 bhp	109 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	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

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Citroen C3 Aircross

You 1.2 5 STR

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

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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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		PURETECH 110	1.5l MPi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	18.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	833
Drivetrain		FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others			Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.4
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 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16

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
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC			Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
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 & Telescopic
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)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black	Black and Greige
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Steel Grey	Cosmo Blue	Abyss Black
Polar White	Platinum Grey	Robust Emerald Pearl
	Steel Grey	Ranger Khaki
	Polar White	Titan Grey
		Fiery Red
		Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

28 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

4.5/5

45 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.4Performance	4.5Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value 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. . .

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

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Basalt vs C3 Aircross vs Creta Comparison FAQs

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

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Citroen C3 Aircross price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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. For the E 1.5 Petrol variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Creta produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Creta

Length (mm)	4352	4323	4330
Width (mm)	1765	1796	1790
Height (mm)	1593	1665	1635
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2671	2610
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1195

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	444
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45	50

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

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

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

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

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

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