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Mahindra XUV 300 vs Citroen Basalt

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV 300 or Citroen Basalt? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV 300 and Basalt. Mahindra XUV 300 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for W2 5 Seater Petrol MT and Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You. Mahindra XUV 300 is 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Citroen Basalt is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV 300 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Basalt has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model).

XUV 300 vs Basalt

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV300Citroen Basalt
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1199 cc
Power108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl18 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
-
470 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Macpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Rear twist beam with coil spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/65 R16
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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check
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
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7 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years/40000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.2 Turbo
1.2L PureTech 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
3
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
175 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
AC
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Rear AC Vents
-
Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
4 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
4352 mm
Width
1821 mm
1765 mm
Height
1627 mm
1593 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
-
470 Litres
Kerb Weight
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1240 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Loaded with a plethora of amenities such as dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, automatic headlamps and wipers, and more
  • The SUV comes with a range of engine options including petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol variants.
  • It offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with practical storage solutions
  • The XUV300 delivers excellent handling and responsive steering for enhanced maneuverability
  • Equipped with advanced safety features like six airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and more, earning a prestigious 5-Star GNCAP safety rating
  • It boasts refined and economical engines, whether it's the diesel or petrol model
  • It offers ample cabin space for up to five adults
  • Excellent value for money : mid-size SUV at the price of a sub 4m offering
  • A very comfortable ride set-up, something that Citroens are known for
  • Spacious cabin, even tall rear passengers will not have a reason to complain
  • 470-litre boot is bigger than even the Honda Elevate!
  • Easy to drive manners - good visibility and light controls
  • 1.2-litre turbo petrol is punchy and the 6-speed AT responsive
Cons
  • It has one of the smallest boot spaces in its segment
  • The fancier features are mostly found in the highest-spec models
  • The turbo-petrol versions cost more and only come with a manual transmission
  • Inside, the SUV has lots of features, but the design might seem a bit old-fashioned
  • The petrol and turbo-petrol engines aren't as fuel-efficient as some other cars in the class
  • It doesn't have rear AC vents, unlike some of its rivals
  • The rear legroom is not as great as some of its rivals
  • Features like sunroof, push button start, cruise control, auto lamps etc missing
  • No automatic (or even AMT) with non-turbo petrol. No CNG or diesel either
  • Limited dealer network - only 85 outlets across India at launch
  • Bharat crash test ratings might be average at best
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra XUV300 and Citroen Basalt

Safety

XUV 300 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Basalt has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

XUV 300 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 42 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1821 mm wide, 1627 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Basalt is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 470 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1593 mm height, 4352 mm length, 1765 mm width, and 1240 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra XUV 300 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Basalt comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV300 and Citroen Basalt Owner Reviews

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      Avi singh
      17 Dec 2024
      5.0
      Safety point of view it is very good and overall experience is excellent. But worry about it's mileage due this it is little bit expensive for routine use but it's nice.
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      Aquib
      1 Month ago
      4.2
      Good and very smart and performance wise it is the most reliable car. Safety of 5 star however features has not been up to the mark good car for in this range.
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      Sivasankar sahoo
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      This car is very good & beautiful, this car is everything is good ,so proud of this car & very good performance in this year so I m very happy. Thank you.
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      Prem
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good car and happy to use it driving Comfort is really excellent and top most safety of the car is excellent durability and cost-effective maintenance Good mileage Very nice car
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      shwetang
      3 Month ago
      4.6
      Car drive experience is to good. very comfortable, safety purpose XUV 300 has 6 Air bag and build quality is very good, setting experience is very comfortable and overall best experience.
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