Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakh which is Rs. 20,000 costlier than base model of Mahindra XUV 3XO priced at Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra XUV 3XO (Diesel Model) is 21.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Mahindra XUV 3XO (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine.

Basalt vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTXUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo AT
Engine Type Puretech 110 mStallion (TGDi) engine
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl

Basalt vs XUV 3XO Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTMahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo ATRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
3 reviews
67 reviews
164 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.48 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 215/55 R17 195/60
Boot Space 470 Liters 364 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control ... Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 26,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 29,965 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 69,762 XUV 3XO Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
mStallion (TGDi) engine
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
128.73bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
...
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
42 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
18.2 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.3 m
...
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
215/55 R17
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
...
Additional Interior Features
Manual AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Interior Environment - Dual-tone Black & Grey dashboard,Premium Printed Roofliner,Instrument Panel - Deco 'Ash soft touch,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear lever surround, Steering wheel,Glossy Black Accents - Door armrest,AC vents (side) outer rings, Central AC Vents Steering wheel controls,Parcel Shelf,Distance to Empty,Average Fuel Consumption,Low Fuel Warning Lamp,Outside temperature indicator in cluster
65 W USB - C Fast Charging, Adjustable Headrest for 2nd Row Middle Passenger, Soft Touch Leatherette on Dashboard & Door Trims
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
364 Liters
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured Bumpers,Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron-CHROME,Front Panel: Chrome moustache,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Body Side Sill Cladding`,Front Signature Grill: High Gloss Black,AColour Touch: Front Bumper & C-Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirror: High Gloss Black,Wheel Arch Cladding,Skid Plate - Front & Rear,Dual Tone Roof,Body Side Door Moulding & Chrome Insert,Front Grill Embellisher (Glossy Black + Painted)
Electronic Trumpet Horn, LED DRL with Front turn Indicator, Diamond Cut Alloys
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2600 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
205 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
Smart Steering Modes, Auto Wiper
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features
Twin HD 26.03 cm Infotainment, Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
...
360 View Camera
...
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers, Level 2 ADAS (Smart Pilot Assist and Etc.), Auto Dimming IRVM, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
...
Puc Expiry
...
...
Insurance Expiry
...
...
E Manual
...
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
...
ECall And ICall
...
...
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen Basalt
  • Looks! Coupe SUV design turns a lot of heads
  • Rear seat space — great kneeroom and foot room. Ample headroom despite sloping roof
  • HUGE 470-litre boot space
  • Will accommodate a whole lot more than just a weekend’s worth of luggage easily.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
  • Spacious cabin with enough legroom
  • headroom
  • and cabin width for 5 occupants
  • Petrol and diesel engine options offer a strong balance of refinement and performance
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof
  • digital instrument cluster
  • 2-zone climate control
  • and a Harman Kardon music system
  • 6 airbags
  • ABS with EBD
  • ISOFIX as standard
  • Higher variants add 360-degree camera and front parking sensors too
  • Advanced driver assistance features such as lane-assist and adaptive cruise control are well-tuned for Indian driving conditions
  • Good ride comfort and high speed stability even with passengers and luggage on board
Citroen Basalt
  • Bare basic feature list - Sunroof
  • cruise control
  • push-button start stop are sorely missed; 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine does not feel refined
  • Automatic gearbox is slow to respond.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
  • Rivals like the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon offer more boot space
  • Missing features: Ventilated seats
  • powered driver’s seat
  • ambient lighting
  • parcel tray
  • Turbo-petrol engine’s fuel-efficiency especially in heavy traffic will be low (10-12 kmpl)

Is Mahindra XUV 3XO Better Than Citroen Basalt?

60% users have chosen Mahindra XUV 3XO over Citroen Basalt in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 114 users have also rated Mahindra XUV 3XO and Citroen Basalt on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra XUV 3XO is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of mileage, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Basalt XUV 3XO
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.7 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.7
Maintenance 4.2 3.9
Safety 4.8 4.4
Features 4.7 4.7
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Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Citroen Basalt is cheaper than Mahindra XUV 3XO by Rs. 1.53 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Citroen Basalt delivers better mileage 18.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the Max Turbo AT DT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Basalt produces 109bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the AX7 L Turbo AT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of XUV 3XO produces 128.73bhp@5000rpm of power and 230Nm@1500-3750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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