Citroen Basalt vs Renault Duster [2015-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Renault Duster [2015-2016]. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Renault Duster [2015-2016] price is Rs. 8.41 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Renault Duster [2015-2016] is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Duster [2015-2016] provides the mileage of 13.05 kmpl.

Basalt vs Duster [2015-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Duster [2015-2016]
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 8.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1598 cc
Power	80 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Renault Duster [2015-2016]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 8.41 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Renault Duster [2015-2016]

RxE 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	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		1.6L K4M petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	102 bhp @ 5850 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	145 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	13.05View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs & anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion beam axle with coil springs & anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 65 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction
Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Pearl Galaxy Black
	Polar White	Metallic Graphite Grey
		Metallic Woodland Brown
		Metallic Moonlight Silver
		Amazon Green
		Metallic Fiery Red
		Pearl Supreme White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.5/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value 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.

Value for money car of india

Very affordable, value for money and fuel efficient SUV. It is in the reach of middle class who wants to upgrade in SUV category. It is good for rough roads due to wheel size and good ground clearance.

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Basalt vs Duster [2015-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Renault Duster [2015-2016]?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Renault Duster [2015-2016] price is Rs. 8.41 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and Duster [2015-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the RxE Petrol variant, mileage of Duster [2015-2016] is 13.05kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Duster [2015-2016]

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Duster [2015-2016]?

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 RxE Petrol variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of Duster [2015-2016] produces 102 bhp @ 5850 rpm of power and 145 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Renault Duster [2015-2016]

Length (mm)	4352	4315
Width (mm)	1765	1822
Height (mm)	1593	1695
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2673
Ground Clearance (mm)		205
Kerb Weight (kg)		1160

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	1

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener		Internal with Remote

Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	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	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	50000

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility