Citroen Basalt vs Tata Altroz

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Tata Altroz. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

Basalt vs Altroz Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Altroz
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 6.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc
Power	80 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

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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	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		1.2 L Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	19.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	715
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 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	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	165 / 80 R14

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)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)
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
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Arcade Grey
	Polar White	Avenue White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

42 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.3Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value 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.

Best hatchback car Tata Altroz

This car is best hatchback of tata motors I love this car from his features, interior look, exterior look. This car is so cool car and it is obtained 5 star rating in global ncap and I love safe car.

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By Vikrant Singh09 Aug 2024

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By Ninad Ambre16 Jun 2024

The Tata Altroz Racer, as the name suggests, is a racier version of the standard hatchback with a more powerful engine, cosmetic changes, and additional features. Here is our first drive review of it.

Tata Altroz CNG First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre29 May 2023

This is the new CNG variant of the Tata Altroz. It joins the CNG portfolio of the carmaker, alongside the Tiago and Tigor. Its prime competitors are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza which are also offered in CNG versions but fewer variants; the Altroz CNG can be had in as many as six variants. Does this and the new segment-first features make it any good? We find out in this review.

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Basalt vs Altroz Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Tata Altroz?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh. Hence Tata Altroz is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and Altroz is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Altroz is 19.33kmpl. Thus making Altroz the most fuel efficient as compared to Basalt

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Altroz?

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 XE Petrol variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Altroz produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Tata Altroz

Length (mm)	4352	3990
Width (mm)	1765	1755
Height (mm)	1593	1523
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2501
Ground Clearance (mm)		165

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37

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

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal

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
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000

Android Auto
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility