Citroen Basalt X vs Citroen C3 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen Basalt X and Citroen C3 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder engine, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol comes with 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Citroen Basalt X vs Citroen C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Citroen C3
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.55 Lakh

4.99 Lakh

EMI

₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

470 litres

315 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

30 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.95 seconds

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Engine Type

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PURETECH 82

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

1198 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

810 km

579 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Others

—

City Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

9.95 seconds

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Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

Alternate Fuel

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2540 mm

Width

1765 mm

1733 mm

Length

4352 mm

3981 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1593 mm

1586 mm

Kerb Weight

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958 kg

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

205 / 60 R16

195 / 65 R15

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Tyres

205 / 60 R16

195 / 65 R15

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

4.98 metres

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Interior Colours

Black And Grey

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Split Third Row Seat

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Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

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Driver Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Third Row Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Lane Departure Prevention

—

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Not Tested

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

High-beam Assist

—

Seat Belt Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Dashcam

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front Only

Bootlid Opener

—

Internal

Interior Door Handles

Black

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Wiper

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Rear Defogger

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Scuff Plates

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

One Touch Up

Front

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

One Touch Down

Front

Side Window Blinds

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

AUX Compatibility

Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Touchscreen Size

—

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

Gesture Control

—

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Android Auto

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

TFT

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

TFT

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Rear AC

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Parking Assist

Heater

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Air Purifier

Third Row AC Zone

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Differential Lock

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Citroen Basalt X

✓The stylish coupe-SUV design stands out in its segment.
✓Comfortable ride quality, true to Citroen's suspension tuning.
✓Unique and modern interior layout with premium touches.
✓Turbo-petrol engines offer good performance.
✓High ground clearance suitable for Indian road conditions.
✓Robust safety with a 4‑star Bharat NCAP rating, full points in side impact, 6 airbags and ESP plus a high‑strength steel structure as standard.

Citroen C3

✓Quirky and distinctive French design stands out in its segment.
✓Spacious cabin with good rear seat legroom and headroom.
✓Comfortable ride quality, especially over bad roads.
✓Competitive pricing for a compact crossover.
Punchy turbo engine, good mileage (19.3 kmpl claimed), light steering, and high-speed stability.