Citroen Basalt X vs Hyundai Creta

Should you buy Citroen Basalt X or Hyundai Creta? 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 X price starts at Rs 8.55 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Hyundai Creta price starts Rs 10.91 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol). Basalt X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Creta has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt X has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Creta has a mileage of 21.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt X Vs Creta

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Hyundai Creta
On Road Price	Rs.16,30,320^*	Rs.23,13,584^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1482
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Citroen Basalt X
Max Turbo X AT DT
14.11 Lakh^*
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King Turbo DCT DT
20.06 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Max Turbo X AT DT	King Turbo DCT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,30,320^*	Rs.23,13,584^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,075/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,575/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,665	Rs.86,591
User Rating	4.5 Based on 39 Reviews	4.6 Based on 476 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Max Turbo X AT DT

King Turbo DCT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,30,320^*

Rs.23,13,584^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,075/month

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Rs.44,575/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,665

Rs.86,591

User Rating

4.5

Based on 39 Reviews

4.6

Based on 476 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.5L T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1199	1482
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	157.57bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.5L T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1199

1482

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

157.57bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

205Nm@1750-2500rpm

253Nm@1500-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	18.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

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
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	4330
Width (mm)	1765	1790
Height (mm)	1593	1635
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2610
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	433
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	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
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	Sunglass holder more
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	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Rear parcel tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt X Colours	Robust Emerald PearlAtlas White With Titanium BlackTitanium Black MatteTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan GreyTitanium BlackKing Limited Edition Titanium Black Matte+4 MoreCreta Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	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
Projector Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
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	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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
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
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	No

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ) more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay \| Bose premium sound 8 speaker system more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	JioSaavan
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	-

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt X
- Unique road presence: SUV-coupe bodystyle stands out from the rest
- In-cabin experience feels rich with leatherette material and ambient lighting
- Ride quality: Exceptional ride comfort even for bad roads
- Turbo-petrol engine has effortless performance for both city and highway usage
- Rear seats offer great comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car
- Boot space is massive and can accommodate multiple large suitcases
Hyundai Creta
- Cabin experience: Attention to finish with smooth surfaces and leatherette padding feels premium
- Strong features list: Dual 10.25” displays, Level 2 ADAS, 8-way powered driver seat, and a panoramic sunroof
- Rear seat experience: Good space and convenience features like sunshades and headrest pillows
- Multiple powertrains: Offers both petrol and diesel engines with both manual and automatic options

Citroen Basalt X
- Fit and finish could be better with smoother plastics
- Limited powertrains: No diesel or CNG option
Hyundai Creta
- Boot space: Shallow boot is more suitable for small trolley bags, not large suitcases
- Limited automatic variants, with the turbo engine available in only one variant
- BNCAP score is missing

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt X and Hyundai Creta?

A ) The mileage of Basalt X is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Creta is 18.4 kmpl. Citroen Basalt X gives better mileage than Hyundai Creta.

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