Citroen Basalt vs MG Astor

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and MG Astor. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Basalt vs Astor Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Astor
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	108 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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MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 10.00 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

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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	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.11
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Aurora Silver
	Polar White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.8/5

16 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value 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.

Good featured car

All are good Pros: driving is very smooth, boot space, handling. Sprint variant is value for Money, getting all options which are needed. Cons: Mileage in the city, back seat thigh support

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Length (mm)	4352	4323
Width (mm)	1765	1809
Height (mm)	1593	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2585
Kerb Weight (kg)		1303

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	48

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

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

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