Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Citroen Basalt X - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra XUV 3XO and Citroen Basalt X Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes in 29 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.79 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX1, costs ₹7.79 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7 L Turbo AT, is priced at ₹15.04 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt X comes in 12 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh. The cheapest variant, You, costs ₹8.55 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Max Turbo AT DT, is priced at ₹14.11 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Citroen Basalt X
Price	₹7.79 Lakh	₹8.55 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc mStallion (TCMPFi) engine Petrol	1199 cc Puretech 82 Petrol
Mileage	18.89 kmpl	18 kmpl
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹7.79 Lakh

₹8.55 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc mStallion (TCMPFi) engine Petrol

1199 cc Puretech 82 Petrol

Mileage

18.89 kmpl

18 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹ 7.79 Lakh

MX1

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

You

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

109.96bhp@5000rpm

80bhp@5750rpm

Max Torque

200Nm@1500-3500rpm

115Nm@3750rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

1199 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

42 Litres

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

18.89 kmpl

18 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

180 mm

Height

1647 mm

1593 mm

Length

3990 mm

4352 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm

2651 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

364 Litres

470 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

205/65 R16

205/60 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Automatic Emergency Braking

Not Available

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Not Available

Adjustable Steering

Not Available

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

No Inch

E Manual

Not Available

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Convertible Top

Not Available

Fog Lights

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Headlamp Washers

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Mahindra XUV 3XO - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,23,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹59,204

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,55,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹13,088/month

Citroen Basalt X - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,84,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹64,980

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,71,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹14,365/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Mahindra XUV 3XO

All four wheels get disc brakes as standard even on the base variant.
The 1.2-litre TGDi engine's 230 Nm of torque, available from 1,500 rpm, gives it a pull that Mahindra claims is 35% higher than its nearest petrol rivals in the segment.

Things We Like in Citroen Basalt X

Received a 4-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Turbo manual returns an ARAI-rated 19.5 kmpl.

Things We Don't Like in Mahindra XUV 3XO

Drive modes (Zip, Zap, Zoom) are exclusive to petrol automatic variants, manual buyers and diesel customers get no such option.
Smart Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, are locked to Luxury pack petrol automatic variants only.

Things We Don't Like in Citroen Basalt X

No diesel or CNG powertrain option is on offer.
No ADAS features are offered.

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