Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Tiguan

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Volkswagen Tiguan. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl.

Basalt vs Tiguan Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Tiguan
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 35.17 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1984 cc
Power	80 bhp	187 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

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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	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0 TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	12.65View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810	759
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
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 Suspension with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.39
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC		Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		30
Headlights	Halogen	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue
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	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		8
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Nightshade Blue
	Polar White	Deep Black
		Dolphin Grey
		Reflex Silver
		Kings Red
		Oryx White
		Pure White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

40 Ratings

4.7/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.8Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value 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.

Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance review

Best looking,best comfortable,best mileage,solid body, low maintenance expenses and a best car for family in proper budget .For a status symbol for family members Volkswagen is best.

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Basalt vs Tiguan Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Volkswagen Tiguan?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, mileage of Tiguan is 12.65kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Tiguan

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

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 Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Length (mm)	4352	4509
Width (mm)	1765	1839
Height (mm)	1593	1665
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2679
Kerb Weight (kg)		1703

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	615
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000