Citroen Basalt X vs Citroen eC3 Comparison

Compare the Citroen Basalt X and Citroen eC3 on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹8.55 Lakh, while the Citroen eC3 Feel} is priced at ₹12.90 Lakh.

Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is powered by a 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder engine and delivers 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm with a mileage of 18., Whereas Citroen eC3 Feel is an Electric car, it delivers 320 driving range with a 29.2 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity.

Citroen Basalt X vs Citroen eC3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Citroen eC3
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	NA
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Citroen eC3

₹ 12.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.55 Lakh

12.90 Lakh

EMI

₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹23,820

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

4.8

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

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.95 seconds

Engine Type

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Automatic - 1 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

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Max Motor Performance

—

56 Bhp, 143 Nm

AC Regular Charging

—

15 A Plug Point

Driving Range

810 km

320 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Range

—

320 km

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

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Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

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Others

—

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

City Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

29.2 KWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Electric Motor

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Front Axle

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

—

10-100 % : 10 Hrs 30 Mins

DC Fast Charging

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10-80 % : 57 Mins

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

9.95 seconds

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Top Speed

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107 kmph

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

Alternate Fuel

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2540 mm

Width

1765 mm

1733 mm

Length

4352 mm

3981 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

170 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1593 mm

1586 mm

Kerb Weight

—

1316 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

Keyless

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)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

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Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

—

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down)

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)

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Lane Departure Prevention

—

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Bharat NCAP)

0 Star (Global NCAP)

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

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

—

Internal

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

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

Front & Rear

One Touch Up

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

One Touch Down

Front

All

Side Window Blinds

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

10.23 inch

AUX Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Touchscreen Size

—

10.23 inch

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

Gesture Control

—

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Android Auto

Wireless

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

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

140000

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

Tilt

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

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

LED

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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Basalt X Comparison with similar cars

eC3 Comparison with similar cars

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 eC3

✓Smooth suspension absorbs bumps well.
✓Ample legroom and headroom.
✓315L space for luggage.
✓10.2-inch touchscreen with easy controls.
✓Affordable charging and maintenance.
✓Affordable pricing (starting at Rs 12.90 lakh) with a segment-leading 29.2 kWh battery and a 320 km claimed range.
✓Low running costs.