Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Hyundai CRETA side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen Basalt is available at ₹799,000, while the Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Citroen Basalt comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI for the Citroen Basalt versus 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
