Citroen Basalt vs Renault Scala [2012-2017]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Renault Scala [2012-2017]. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Renault Scala [2012-2017] price is Rs. 7.59 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Renault Scala [2012-2017] is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Scala [2012-2017] provides the mileage of 16.95 kmpl.

Basalt vs Scala [2012-2017] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Scala [2012-2017]
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	98 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 Scala [2012-2017]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 7.59 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Renault Scala [2012-2017]

RxE Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

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		Renault XH2 Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	98 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	134 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	16.95View 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	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	185 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	185 / 70 R14

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	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	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	Solid Black
	Polar White	Metallic Blue
		Royal Orchid
		Metallic Silver
		Pearl White

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Scala [2012-2017] comparison with similar cars

Basalt vs Scala [2012-2017] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Renault Scala [2012-2017]?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Renault Scala [2012-2017] price is Rs. 7.59 Lakh. Hence Renault Scala [2012-2017] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and Scala [2012-2017] 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 Scala [2012-2017] is 16.95kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Scala [2012-2017]

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Scala [2012-2017]?

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, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Scala [2012-2017] produces 98 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Renault Scala [2012-2017]

Length (mm)	4352	4425
Width (mm)	1765	1695
Height (mm)	1593	1505
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2600
Ground Clearance (mm)		161
Kerb Weight (kg)		1010

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	41

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)
Brake Assist (BA)
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	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener		Internal with Remote

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue
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

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Voice Command
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din

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