Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl, C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

Basalt vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	C3	Altroz
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1198 cc	1199 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp	87 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

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

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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	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		PURETECH 82	1.2 L Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details	19.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	579	715
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
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	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.98	5
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	195 / 65 R15	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15	165 / 80 R14

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
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment			Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1		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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey		Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

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	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Steel Grey	Platinum Grey	Arcade Grey
Polar White	Cosmo Blue	Avenue White
	Steel Grey
	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.0Performance	4.3Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value 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.

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

Best hatchback car Tata Altroz

This car is best hatchback of tata motors I love this car from his features, interior look, exterior look. This car is so cool car and it is obtained 5 star rating in global ncap and I love safe car.

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By Vikrant Singh09 Aug 2024

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By Ninad Ambre16 Jun 2024

The Tata Altroz Racer, as the name suggests, is a racier version of the standard hatchback with a more powerful engine, cosmetic changes, and additional features. Here is our first drive review of it.

Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo Feel Road Test

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray04 Jan 2023

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Basalt vs C3 vs Altroz Comparison FAQs

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

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl, for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl and for the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Altroz is 19.33kmpl. Thus making Altroz the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt and C3

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

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. For the XE Petrol variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Altroz produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

Length (mm)	4352	3981	3990
Width (mm)	1765	1733	1755
Height (mm)	1593	1586	1523
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2540	2501
Ground Clearance (mm)		180	165
Kerb Weight (kg)		958

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	315	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	30	37

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
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
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	100000

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility