The Citroen Basalt is the latest entrant in the crowded compact SUV segment in India.
The launched in August 2024, the Basalt takes on established rivals like the Tata Curvv, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.
In this article see how the Basalt stacks up against its competitors, let’s dive into a detailed comparison of their prices, dimensions, engines, and key features across variants.
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Citroen Basalt Vs Rivals:
Citroen Basalt
Exterior:
- Coupe-SUV design (along with Curvv)
- Unique front grille and LED lighting
- 16-inch alloy wheels (smallest in segment)
Interior:
- Comfortable and modern interior
- Unique dashboard design with 10-inch touchscreen
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 470 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4352 x 1765 x 1593
Ground Clearance: 180mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 18.7 kmpl
No. of Cylinders: 3
Engine Options: 1.2L Petrol, 1.2L Turbo Petrol
Engine Displacement: 1199cc
Max Power: 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA), 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo)
Max Torque: 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm (NA), 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm (Turbo)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock
Comfort Features: 10.2-inch Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control, Rear AC Vents
Variants: You, Plus, Max
Price Range: ₹7.99 L – ₹16.10 L
Colour Options: Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, Garnet Red
Tata Curvv
Exterior:
- Coupe-SUV design
- Sleek and sporty look
- Prominent grille and LED headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels (largest in segment)
Interior:
- The spacious and well-appointed cabin
- Dual-tone dashboard with premium materials
- Floating touchscreen infotainment system
- Panoramic sunroof
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 500 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4308 mm x 1810 mm x 1630 mm
Ground Clearance: 190 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: N/A
No. of Cylinders: 3 (Petrol), 4 (Diesel)
Engine Options: 1.2L REVOTRON Petrol, 1.5L Diesel
Engine Displacement: 1199 cc (Petrol), 1497 cc (Diesel)
Max Power: 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol), 123 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Diesel)
Max Torque: 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm (Petrol), 225 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm (Diesel)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 44 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock
Comfort Features: 10.2-inch Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control, Panoramic Sunroof
Variants: Smart, Creative, Creative S
Price Range: ₹9.15 L – ₹17.30 L (Petrol), ₹10.15 L – ₹18.30 L (Diesel)
Colour Options: Flame Red, Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Opera Blue, Pure Grey, Gold Essence
Tata Nexon
Exterior:
- Compact SUV design
- Stylish and modern look
- Projector headlamps and LED DRLs
- 16-inch alloy wheels
Interior:
- Stylish and feature-packed cabin
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 382 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 3995 mm x 1804 mm x 1620 mm
Ground Clearance: 208 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 17.01 to 24.08 km/l
No. of Cylinders: 4
Engine Options: 1.2L Turbocharged Petrol, 1.5L Diesel
Engine Displacement: 1199 cc (Petrol), 1497 cc (Diesel)
Max Power: 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol), 113.31 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel)
Max Torque: 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm (Petrol), 260 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed AMT
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 44 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Central Locking, 5-Star Global NCAP Rating
Comfort Features: 10.25-inch Digital Display, Automatic Climate Control, Ventilated Seats
Variants: Smart, Smart Plus, Pure, Pure S
Price Range: ₹8.00 L – ₹15.80 L
Colour Options: Flame Red, Foliage Green, Daytona Grey, Pure White
Hyundai Creta
Exterior:
- Muscular and bold SUV design
- Signature Hyundai grille and LED lighting
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Creta N Line gets 18-inch wheels
Interior:
- Premium and well-designed interior
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 433 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4300 mm x 1790 mm x 1635 mm
Ground Clearance: 190 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 190 mm
No. of Cylinders: 4
Engine Options: 1.5L Petrol, 1.5L Diesel
Engine Displacement: 1497 cc (Petrol), 1493 cc (Diesel)
Max Power: 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol), 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel)
Max Torque: 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol), 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm (Diesel)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, Hill Assist Control
Comfort Features: 10.25-inch Touchscreen, Ventilated Seats, Panoramic Sunroof
Variants: E, EX, S, SX, SX(O)
Price Range: ₹10.00 L – ₹17.50 L
Colour Options: Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Denim Blue
Kia Seltos
Exterior:
- Sophisticated and premium SUV design
- Distinctive tiger-nose grille and LED lamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels (along with Curvv)
Interior:
- Upscale and feature-rich interior
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Bose premium sound system
- Ventilated front seats
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 433 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4365 mm x 1800 mm x 1645 mm
Ground Clearance: 190 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 17 to 20.7 km/l
No. of Cylinders: 4
Engine Options: 1.5L Diesel, 1.5L Petrol (1497 cc), 1.4L Turbo Petrol (1482 cc)
Engine Displacement: 1493 cc (Diesel), 1497 cc (Petrol), 1482 cc (Turbo Petrol)
Max Power: 114.41 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel), 115 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Petrol)
Max Torque: 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel), 144 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm (Petrol)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Diesel, Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, Rear Parking Sensors
Comfort Features: Dual-zone Climate Control, Panoramic Sunroof, 10.25-inch Touchscreen
Variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+
Price Range: ₹10.90 L- ₹20.37 L
Colour Options: Intense Red, Aurora Black, Steel Silver, Gravity Grey, Clear White
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Exterior:
- Elegant and sophisticated SUV design
- Prominent grille and LED headlamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels
Interior:
- Sophisticated and well-equipped cabin
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 373 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4345 mm x 1795 mm x 1645 mm
Ground Clearance: 210 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 19.38 to 27.97 km/l
No. of Cylinders: 3 (Petrol), 4 (CNG)
Engine Options: 1.5L K15C Petrol, 1.5L K15C Petrol Hybrid, 1.5L K15C CNG
Engine Displacement: 1462 cc (Petrol), 1490 cc (Petrol Hybrid)
Max Power: 101.64 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Petrol), 91.18 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Hybrid)
Max Torque: 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm (Petrol), 122 Nm @ 4400-4800 rpm (Hybrid)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic, e-CVT
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol, Petrol Hybrid, CNG
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold Assist
Comfort Features: Panoramic Sunroof, 360-degree Camera, Ventilated Seats
Variants: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha
Price Range: ₹10.99 L- ₹20.09 L
Colour Options: Nexa Blue, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Grandeur Grey
Volkswagen Taigun
Exterior:
- Stylish and dynamic SUV design
- Sleek grille and LED lighting
- 17-inch alloy wheels
Interior:
- Elegant and premium interior
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Digital cockpit display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 385 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4221 mm x 1760 mm x 1612 mm
Ground Clearance: 188 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 18.15 to 19.87 km/l
No. of Cylinders: 4
Engine Options: 1.0L TSI Petrol, 1.5L TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement: 999 cc (1.0L), 1498 cc (1.5L)
Max Power: 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm (1.0L), 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm (1.5L)
Max Torque: 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm (1.0L), 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm (1.5L)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, Rear Parking Sensors
Comfort Features: 10.25-inch Touchscreen, Automatic Climate Control, Ventilated Seats
Variants: Comfortline, Highline, GT Line, Topline
Price Range: ₹11.69 L- ₹20.00 L
Colour Options: Curcuma Yellow, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel, Wild Cherry
Skoda Kushaq
Exterior:
- Muscular and bold SUV design
- Distinctive Skoda grille and LED lamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels
Interior:
- Spacious and feature-packed interior
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Virtual cockpit display
- Ventilated front seats
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 385 Litres
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4225 mm x 1760 mm x 1612 mm
Ground Clearance: 188 mm
Body Type: SUV
ARAI Mileage: 17.87 to 19.68 km/l
No. of Cylinders: 3
Engine Options: 1.0L TSI Petrol, 1.5L TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement: 999 cc (1.0L), 1498 cc (1.5L)
Max Power: 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm (1.0L), 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm (1.5L)
Max Torque: 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm (1.0L), 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm (1.5L)
Transmission: Manual, Automatic
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual, 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Litres
Safety Features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, Rear Parking Sensors
Comfort Features: 10-inch Touchscreen, Automatic Climate Control, Ventilated Seats
Variants: Active, Ambition, Style, Monte Carlo
Price Range: ₹10.89 L – ₹18.79 L
Colour Options: Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Tornado Red, Lava Blue, Deep Black
The Citroen Basalt enters the competitive compact SUV market with a distinctive design and a focus on affordability. Priced attractively, it offers a solid range of features and engine options, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious buyers.
However, it faces stiff competition from rivals like the Tata Curvv, Hyundai Creta, and Kia Seltos, which provide a broader range of powertrains and more advanced features, particularly in higher trims.
Ultimately, the choice between the Basalt and its competitors will depend on individual preferences regarding design, performance, and feature set. While the Basalt is a strong contender, buyers may find that rivals offer more versatility and technology, especially in the premium segments of the market.