Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, Maruti Suzuki Swift and Citroen C3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 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, Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl, Swift provides the mileage of 24.8 kmpl and C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Basalt vs Swift vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Swift	C3
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 6.49 Lakh	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1197 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 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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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Rs. 6.49 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

Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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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	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		Z 12E with ISS	PURETECH 82
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	24.8View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	918	579
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	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.8	4.98
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	165 / 80 R14	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	165 / 80 R14	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
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested	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
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	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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)
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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front	Driver	Front
One Touch Up		Driver	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black	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	Digital	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	Magma Grey Metallic	Platinum Grey
Polar White	Prime Spledid Silver	Cosmo Blue
	Pearl Arctic White	Steel Grey
	Sizzling Red Metallic	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.5/5

69 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

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

Valuable and stylish car

Good looking stylish car with value for money best in this segment car Comfortable in driving Good mileage in the city Low maintenance Family purpose best car Easy drive in city and traffic area

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 Swift vs C3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt, Maruti Suzuki Swift and Citroen C3?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl, for the LXi variant, mileage of Swift is 24.8kmpl and for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl. Thus making Swift the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt and C3

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Swift 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 LXi variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 111.7 Nm @ 4300 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 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Citroen C3

Length (mm)	4352	3860	3981
Width (mm)	1765	1735	1733
Height (mm)	1593	1520	1586
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2450	2540
Ground Clearance (mm)		163	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	265	315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37	30

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
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
Taillights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen		Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility