Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai Creta vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, Hyundai Creta and Citroen C3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 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, Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 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 Creta vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Creta	C3
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.00 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1497 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	113 bhp	80 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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Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		1.5l MPi	PURETECH 82
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details		19.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810		579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 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	McPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			4.98
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	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15

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	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
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		Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, 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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
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	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black and Greige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue - Digital	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	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.3/5

52 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.5Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.4Value 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.

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.

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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Basalt vs Creta vs C3 Comparison FAQs

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

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Creta and 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 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. 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Basalt, Creta and C3, 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 Basalt, Creta and C3 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 Basalt vs Hyundai Creta vs Citroen C3

Length (mm)	4352	4330	3981
Width (mm)	1765	1790	1733
Height (mm)	1593	1635	1586
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610	2540
Ground Clearance (mm)			180
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
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	30

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

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

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility