Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Taigun vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt, Volkswagen Taigun and Citroen C3. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 9.08 Lakh, Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 13.80 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 7.04 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl, Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Basalt vs Taigun vs C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Taigun	C3
Price	Rs. 9.08 Lakh	Rs. 13.80 Lakh	Rs. 7.04 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	999 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	114 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 9.08 Lakh

On-Road Price, Rambha

Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 13.80 Lakh

On-Road Price, Rambha

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 7.04 Lakh

On-Road Price, Rambha

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.95	11.3
Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		1.0L TSI	PURETECH 82
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	19.87View Mileage Details	19.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	994	579
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
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.05	4.98
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 60 R16	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)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	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
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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
Rear AC		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Manual Tilt & Telescopic
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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front		Front
One Touch Up			Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted	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	Analogue	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		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
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	Rising Blue Metallic	Platinum Grey
Polar White	Carbon Steel Grey	Cosmo Blue
	Wild Cherry Red	Steel Grey
	Reflex Silver	Polar White
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.3/5

4 Ratings

3.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.3Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	3.3Value 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.

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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By Desirazu Venkat27 Dec 2023

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By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray04 Jan 2023

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Basalt vs Taigun vs C3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt, Volkswagen Taigun and Citroen C3?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 9.08 Lakh, Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 13.80 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 7.04 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl, for the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Taigun is 19.87kmpl and for the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl. Thus making Taigun the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt and C3

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Taigun 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 Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 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 Volkswagen Taigun vs Citroen C3

Length (mm)	4352	4221	3981
Width (mm)	1765	1760	1733
Height (mm)	1593	1612	1586
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2651	2540
Ground Clearance (mm)		188	180
Kerb Weight (kg)		1208	958

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	385	315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	30

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)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
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		Black

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen		Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000	40000