Citroen Basalt X vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: November 8, 2026

Citroen Basalt X price starts at Rs. 14.11 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.89 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 18.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Basalt uses a 1199cc engine producing 109bhp@5500rpm and the Thar a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Basalt and Thar, the Basalt is the better pick for affordability, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Basalt vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen Basalt XMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.11 LakhRs. 18.99 Lakh
Mileage 18.7 kmplNot Available
Engine 1199 cc2184 cc
Max power 109bhp@5500rpm150bhp@3750rpm

Basalt vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo X AT DTMahindra Thar OG 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
4 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 150bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 255/60 R19
Boot Space 470 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 27,285 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 36,735 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Basalt Insurance Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1199 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Puretech 110
D22 mHawk
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
150bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
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
4WD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
255/60 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrain

Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Analog with MID
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
470 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Fender-mounted
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Electronic Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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 )
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Powered Adjustment
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
Electronic Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Roll Cage
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

approachAngle
Not Available
40 °
breakOverAngle
Not Available
26.4 °
departureAngle
Not Available
36 °

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen Basalt X
  • 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
Citroen Basalt X
  • 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
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Citroen Basalt X Vs Mahindra Thar OG FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt X vs Mahindra Thar OG?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt X vs Mahindra Thar OG?
The Citroen Basalt X is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹4.89 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt X vs Mahindra Thar OG?
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 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 150bhp@3750rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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