Kia Seltos vs Citroen Basalt

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Citroen Basalt. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.13 Lakh and Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Seltos vs Basalt Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Basalt
Price	Rs. 11.13 Lakh	Rs. 8.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1199 cc
Power	113 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 11.13 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.25 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rear Twist with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Bharat 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	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Steel Grey
	Gravity Grey	Polar White
	Imperial Blue
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

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Seltos vs Basalt Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Citroen Basalt?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.13 Lakh and Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh. Hence Citroen Basalt is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the You 1.2 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Basalt is 18kmpl. Thus making Basalt the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos

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

For the HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. 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.

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Kia Seltos vs Citroen Basalt

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

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

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

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

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

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
Voice Command
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	TFT
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000

Cup Holders	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder