Citroen C3 vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison

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

Citroen C3 vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison Overview

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

Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

4.99 Lakh

8.55 Lakh

EMI

₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹15,787

@ 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

315 litres

470 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

30 litres

45 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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9.95 seconds

Engine Type

PURETECH 82

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

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

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

19.3 kmpl

18 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

579 km

810 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Others

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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

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9.95 seconds

Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Alternate Fuel

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

Wheelbase

2540 mm

2651 mm

Width

1733 mm

1765 mm

Length

3981 mm

4352 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1586 mm

1593 mm

Kerb Weight

958 kg

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Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 60 R16

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 60 R16

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

4.98 metres

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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

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Armrest

Interior Colours

—

Black And Grey

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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)

Split Rear Seat

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

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)

Driver Armrest

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Split Third Row Seat

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Ventilated Seats

—

Third Row Seat Type

—

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

4 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

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

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

High-beam Assist

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Dashcam

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Up

Front

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable

Rear Defogger

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Scuff Plates

Power Windows

Front Only

ORVM Colour

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Down

Front

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Bootlid Opener

Internal

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Interior Door Handles

Black

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

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

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Android Auto

Gesture Control

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Digital

TFT

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

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

Digital

TFT

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Heater

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

Rear AC

—

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Steering Adjustment

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

12V Power Outlets

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

—

Parking Assist

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

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

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Differential Lock

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

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.

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.