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Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the Citroen Basalt side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 is available at ₹1,136,000, while the Citroen Basalt is priced at ₹799,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Citroen Basalt's 1199 cc, producing 56 bhp and 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.

Specification
Citroen eC3
Citroen eC3
Citroen
₹1,136,000
Citroen Basalt
Citroen Basalt
Citroen
₹799,000

Engine & Performance

Battery 29.2 kWh LFP Battery —
Displacement N/A (Electric) 1199 cc
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Engine Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 1.2L PureTech Turbo
Fuel Tank Capacity — 45 Litres
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Gearbox Single-Speed 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT
Mileage — 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI
Number of Cylinders — 3
Power 56 bhp 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Starter Electric Push Button Start
Torque 143 Nm 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Transmission Type Automatic (Single-Speed) Manual / Automatic (AT)

Electric Vehicle Specs

Battery Capacity 29.2 kWh —
Charging Time AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available —
Range 320 km - ARAI —
Regenerative Braking Yes —

Dimensions & Weight

Boot Space 315 Litres 470 Litres
Gross Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1650 kg
Ground Clearance 180 mm 180 mm
Kerb Weight 1210 kg 1170 kg
Length, Width, Height 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm
Seating Capacity 5 5
Wheelbase 2540 mm 2651 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Tilt Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Central Locking Yes Yes
Climate Control Manual AC Automatic Climate Control (top)
Cluster 7-inch Digital Cluster 10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Cruise Control — Yes
Infotainment System 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Keyless Entry — Yes
Power Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Push Start Yes Yes
Rear AC Vents — Yes
Rear Seat Armrest — Yes
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top)
Sound System 4 Speakers 6 Speakers
USB Ports Yes Yes
Wireless Charger — Yes (top)

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Yes Yes
DRLs LED DRLs LED DRLs
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Headlight LED Headlamps LED Headlamps
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Yes Yes
Rear Wiper & Defogger Yes Not Available (Coupe SUV)
Tail Lamp Type LED Tail Lamps LED Tail Lamps
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 205/55 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Type 15-inch Alloy Wheels 17-inch Alloy Wheels

Safety

ABS Yes Yes
Airbags 2 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 Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Yes Yes

Other Specifications

Car Image 1 Citroen eC3 photo Citroen Basalt photo
Car Image 2 Citroen eC3 photo Citroen Basalt photo
Car Image 3 — Citroen Basalt photo
Color Options Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black
Rating (out of 5) 3.7 4.0
Reviewer Name Motoautiv Expert Motoautiv Expert

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