Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai i20

Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs. 7.95 Lakh which is Rs. 1.08 Lakh costlier than base model of Hyundai i20 priced at Rs. 6.87 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Hyundai i20 (Petrol Model) is 20 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Hyundai i20 (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen Basalt Max Turbo X AT DT vs Hyundai i20 Asta Opt IVT DT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Basalt vs i20

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo X AT DTi20 Asta Opt IVT DT
Engine Type Puretech 110 1.2 l Kappa
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 87bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 20 Kmpl

Basalt vs i20 Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo X AT DTHyundai i20 Asta Opt IVT DT
Rating
4 reviews
76 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.43 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 87bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed IVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 20 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 195/55 R16
Boot Space 470 Liters 311 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,351 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,170 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 60,985 Basalt Insurance Rs. 64,384 i20 Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
1.2 l Kappa
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
87bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
114.7Nm@4200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
IVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
...
Bi-Directional Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
...
160 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
20 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
...
Sunglass holder,Rear parcel tray
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
311 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3995*1775*1505 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2580 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay )
...
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
2
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Smart Pedal,Clutch lock (MT only)
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
SOS Button
RSA
Smartwatch App
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen Basalt
  • Looks! Coupe SUV design turns a lot of heads
  • Rear seat space — great kneeroom and foot room
  • Ample headroom despite sloping roof
  • HUGE 470-litre boot space, will accommodate a whole lot more than just a weekend’s worth of luggage easily
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • Loaded with segment-first features
  • Wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Citroen Basalt
  • Bare basic feature list - Sunroof, cruise control, push-button start stop are sorely missed
  • 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine does not feel refined
  • Automatic gearbox is slow to respond
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals

Is Hyundai I20 Better Than Citroen Basalt?

100% users have chosen Hyundai i20 over Citroen Basalt in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 178 users have also rated Hyundai i20 and Citroen Basalt on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Citroen Basalt has out rated Hyundai i20 on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Basalt i20
Mileage 3.8 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.6
Comfort 4.4 4.8
Maintenance 3.7 4.0
Safety 4.1 4.6
Features 4.3 4.6
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Citroen Basalt Vs Hyundai i20 FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai i20?
Citroen Basalt has out rated Hyundai i20 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Citroen Basalt by Rs. 2.68 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 delivers better mileage 20 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai i20?
For the Max Turbo X AT DT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Basalt produces 109bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Asta Opt IVT DT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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