Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh and Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015] price is Rs. 7.89 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015] is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl and Vento [2014-2015] provides the mileage of 15.04 kmpl.

Basalt vs Vento [2014-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Vento [2014-2015]
Price	Rs. 8.25 Lakh	Rs. 7.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1598 cc
Power	80 bhp	103 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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Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]

Trendline Petrol

Rs. 7.89 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]

Trendline 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	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		MPI Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	103 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	153 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18View Mileage Details	15.04View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mcpherson strut with stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	semi-independent trailing arm
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	175 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	175 / 70 R14

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
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	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey	Beige & Brown
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	Analogue
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
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		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Steel Grey	Night Blue
	Polar White	Deep Black Pearl
		Toffee Brown
		Reflex Silver
		Terra Beige
		Candy White

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Basalt vs Vento [2014-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]?

Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh and Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015] price is Rs. 7.89 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Basalt and Vento [2014-2015] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl and for the Trendline Petrol variant, mileage of Vento [2014-2015] is 15.04kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Vento [2014-2015]

Q: How is the performance of Basalt compared to Vento [2014-2015]?

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 Trendline Petrol variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of Vento [2014-2015] produces 103 bhp @ 5250 rpm of power and 153 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque.

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Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Vento [2014-2015]

Length (mm)	4352	4384
Width (mm)	1765	1699
Height (mm)	1593	1466
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2552
Ground Clearance (mm)		168
Kerb Weight (kg)		1121

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	55

Roof-mounted Antenna
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
Hill Descent Control

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

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
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	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Remote Operated

Android Auto
Speakers		4
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility

Cup Holders		Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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