Citroen Basalt vs MG Hector vs MG Astor

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, MG Hector and MG Astor. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 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, MG Hector is available in 1451 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 Hector vs Astor Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Hector	Astor
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 14.00 Lakh	Rs. 10.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1451 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	141 bhp	108 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

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 14.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 10.00 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo 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	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810
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
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
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	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17	215 / 55 R17

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	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
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
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)	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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (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	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue - 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	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Aurora Silver	Aurora Silver
	Polar White	Candy White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

5.0/5

8 Ratings

4.8/5

16 Ratings

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

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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Basalt vs Hector vs Astor Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt, MG Hector and MG Astor?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Hector and Astor?

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 Style 1.5 Turbo MT variant, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm of torque. For the Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory) variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Basalt, Hector and Astor, 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, Hector and Astor 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 MG Hector vs MG Astor

Length (mm)	4352	4655	4323
Width (mm)	1765	1835	1809
Height (mm)	1593	1760	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2750	2585
Kerb Weight (kg)			1303

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	587	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60	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	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders		Front & Rear	Rear Only
Driver Armrest Storage

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED + Halogen Bulb	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen	LED	LED
Fog Lights			Halogen
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	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000	Unlimited