Citroen C5 Aircross vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen C5 Aircross and Citroen Basalt X comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone is priced at ₹37.32 Lakh, Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh.
Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone comes with 1997 cc, 4 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 C5 Aircross vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Citroen Basalt X
Engine Capacity	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Power	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Citroen C5 Aircross

₹ 37.32 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

37.32 Lakh

8.55 Lakh

EMI

₹68,918

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.1

4.2

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

580 litres

470 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

52.5 litres

45 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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9.95 seconds

Engine Type

DW10FC

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1997 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

17.5 kmpl

18 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

919 km

810 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Range

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

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

195 kmph

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Alternate Fuel

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

Wheelbase

2730 mm

2651 mm

Width

1969 mm

1765 mm

Length

4500 mm

4352 mm

Ground Clearance

230 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1710 mm

1593 mm

Kerb Weight

1685 kg

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Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R18

205 / 60 R16

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Steel

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R18

205 / 60 R16

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

5.35 metres

—

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Interior Colours

Metropolitan Grey / Graphite

Black And Grey

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seat Type

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down)

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

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Individual

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Fabric

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Massage Seats

—

Split Third Row Seat

—

Lane Departure Prevention

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

4 Star (Bharat 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)

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

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Dashcam

—

Rear Defogger

One Touch Up

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Electrically Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Black

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

ORVM Colour

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Black

One Touch Down

All

Front

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Black

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Black

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Smart Connectivity

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

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

10 inch

—

GPS Navigation System

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Speakers

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Display

Touch-screen Display

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

AM/FM Radio

Touchscreen Size

10 inch

—

Android Auto

Wireless

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

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

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

TFT

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Heater

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Rear

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest

—

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Manual - Internal Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Manual

Electronic Parking Brake

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Manual)

12V Power Outlets

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

—

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Front

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Halogen

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Front

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

LED

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross

✓Exceptionally comfortable ride quality.
✓Spacious and well-cushioned seats, ideal for long-distance travel.
✓Premium and distinctive French design inside and out.
✓Highly refined 2.0L diesel engine with strong mid-range torque.
✓Low cabin noise and excellent NVH levels for a quiet drive.

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.