Citroen Basalt vs Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Kia Seltos [2023-2024]. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Seltos [2023-2024] provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Basalt vs Seltos [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Seltos [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 8.25 Lakh	Rs. 10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1497 cc
Power	80 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.25 Lakh

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Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.95
Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		G1.5 MPi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Sparkling Silver
	Polar White	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

44 Ratings

4.8/5

15 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.8Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Nice pricing

Looks are decent in competition to curvv pricing is better And Citroen is one of the best brand famous for its comfort let's hope for the best in how it performs in this Indian market.

I love this car's looks

Driving experience is better than other cars in this segment cars comfort is very good I love this car dizziness music system is very good safety is very good and the interior is excellent.

More Expert Reviews on Basalt and Seltos [2023-2024]

Citroen Basalt 1.2 Turbo Automatic First Drive Review

By Vikrant Singh09 Aug 2024

Here are out first impressions of the new Citroen Basalt.

Kia Seltos Turbo Petrol iMT Review

By Sagar Bhanushali01 Apr 2024

We have driven the new Seltos already. For this review, we are focusing on the real-world performance, fuel efficiency and of course, the drive experience of the turbo petrol iMT version.

2023 Kia Seltos First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre23 Jul 2023

The 2023 Kia Seltos is a facelifted version that gets a new turbo-petrol engine, added features, and new tech. Besides, the cosmetic changes are in line with its international model and here are our first impressions of this updated SUV.

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Basalt vs Seltos [2023-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Kia Seltos [2023-2024]?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and Seltos [2023-2024] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, mileage of Seltos [2023-2024] is 17kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos [2023-2024]

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Seltos [2023-2024]?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Basalt produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque. For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos [2023-2024] produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

Length (mm)	4352	4365
Width (mm)	1765	1800
Height (mm)	1593	1620
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Silver
Interior Door Handles	Black	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener		Electric Tailgate Release

Android Auto
Display		Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Voice Command
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited

Cup Holders		Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder