Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai Creta Electric

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Hyundai Creta Electric? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen Basalt price starts at Rs 8.32 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Hyundai Creta Electric price starts Rs 17.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Executive (Electric).

Basalt Vs Creta Electric

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Hyundai Creta Electric
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.25,53,472^*
Range (km)	-	473
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	51.4
Charging Time	-	58Min-50kW(10-80%)

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Creta Electric
Rs24.38 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Creta Electric
Excellence LR HC DT
24.38 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Excellence LR HC DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.25,53,472^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.49,574/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.84,263
User Rating	4.4 Based on 31 Reviews	4.8 Based on 15 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.09/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Excellence LR HC DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.25,53,472^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.49,574/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.84,263

User Rating

4.4

Based on 31 Reviews

4.8

Based on 15 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹1.09/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1199	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	51.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	169bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	200Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	473 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	4Hrs 50Min-11kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	58Min-50kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	Portable charging 11kW AC & 50kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	11 kW Smart connected wall box charger
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	58Min-(10-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1199

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.3
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.9 s
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	4340
Width (mm)	1765	1790
Height (mm)	1593	1655
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2610
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	433
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	433
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	2-Step rear reclining seat \| Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking \| Front armrest with cooled storage \| Open console storage with lamp \| Shift By Wire (SBW)-Column type \| Battery heater \| Powered passenger seat walk-in device
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORT
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Additional 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	Inside door handle override & Metal finish \| Driver rear view monitor (DRVM) \| Granite gray with dark navy (Dual tone) interior \| Floating console \| Rear parcel tray \| LED map lamps \| After-blow technology \| Eco coating \| Soothing ocean blue ambient light Floating console & Crashpad \| Leatherette Steering wheel & Door armrest
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackGarnet Red+2 MoreBasalt Colours	Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteOcean Blue MetallicAtlas White With Black RoofOcean Blue MatteAbyss Black PearlFiery Red PearlOcean Blue Metallic With Black Roof+5 MoreCreta Electric Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
Additional 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)	Front & rear skid plate \| Lightening arch C-pillar \| LED High mounted stop lamp \| LED High mounted stop lamp \| LED turn signal with sequential function \| Active air flaps \| Pixelated graphic grille & LED reverse lamp \| Charging port With multi color surround light & (SOC) indicator \| Front storage (FRUNK) with LED Lamp
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Low Rolling Resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel Grey+2 MoreBasalt Colours

Robust Emerald MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteOcean Blue Metallic+5 MoreCreta Electric Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Hyundai Bluelink \| In-car Payment
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	5
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 3
Inbuilt Apps	-	JioSaavn
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt
- Unique SUV coupe design grabs attention.
- Well shaped massive boot can take multiple large suitcases with ease.
- Rear seat sets benchmark in terms of comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car.
Hyundai Creta Electric
- Tried and tested design which appeals to most people
- More features than its petrol/diesel counterpart
- Better rear seat experience compared to standard Creta
- Smooth acceleration paired with an exciting performance
- Enough range for city and highway use

Citroen Basalt
- Missing premium features such as leather seats, push button engine start, powered driver seat and sunroof.
- No premium soft-touch materials in the cabin.
- Lacks sporty engine performance as compared to rivals.
Hyundai Creta Electric
- Boot can’t accommodate large suitcases with ease
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay is wired with the larger screen
- The gloss black elements will gather dust and scratches

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Hyundai Creta Electric?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹8.32 Lakh & Hyundai Creta Electric price starts at ₹17.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen Basalt is cheaper between these two cars.

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