Citroen Basalt vs Kia Carens

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 2.52 Lakh costlier than base model of Citroen Basalt priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DT vs Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Basalt vs Carens

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTCarens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Engine Type Puretech 110 CRDi VGT
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 114.41bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl ...
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Basalt vs Carens Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTKia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Rating
3 reviews
128 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1493 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 114.41bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 205/65 R16
Boot Space 470 Liters 210 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 26,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
CRDi VGT
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
CRDi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
174 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
...
16 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Manual AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Interior Environment - Dual-tone Black & Grey dashboard,Premium Printed Roofliner,Instrument Panel - Deco 'Ash soft touch,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear lever surround, Steering wheel,Glossy Black Accents - Door armrest,AC vents (side) outer rings, Central AC Vents Steering wheel controls,Parcel Shelf,Distance to Empty,Average Fuel Consumption,Low Fuel Warning Lamp,Outside temperature indicator in cluster
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
64
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
210 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured Bumpers,Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron-CHROME,Front Panel: Chrome moustache,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Body Side Sill Cladding`,Front Signature Grill: High Gloss Black,AColour Touch: Front Bumper & C-Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirror: High Gloss Black,Wheel Arch Cladding,Skid Plate - Front & Rear,Dual Tone Roof,Body Side Door Moulding & Chrome Insert,Front Grill Embellisher (Glossy Black + Painted)
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
4540*1800*1708 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2780 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
3
No of Speakers
4
8
Rear Entertainment System
...
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
Folding Rear Seat
...
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
...
10.1 inch
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
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
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
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
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
RSA
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Remote Ac On Off
...
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.
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
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.
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
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  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Citroen Basalt Vs Kia Carens FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Kia Carens?
As per the users experiences Citroen Basalt is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Kia Carens?
The Citroen Basalt is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 5.98 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Kia Carens?
For the Max Turbo AT DT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Basalt produces 109bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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