Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Swift

Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.50 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Swift priced at Rs. 6.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Swift (Petrol Model) is 25.75 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Maruti Swift (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine.

Basalt vs Swift

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTSwift ZXi Plus AMT DT
Engine Type Puretech 110 Z12E
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 80.46bhp@5700rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 25.75 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTMaruti Suzuki Swift ZXi Plus AMT DTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
3 reviews
91 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti Suzuki Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.59 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 80.46bhp@5700rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 25.75 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 185/65 R15 195/60
Boot Space 470 Liters 265 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control ... Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 26,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 18,561 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 48,067 Swift Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
Z12E
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
80.46bhp@5700rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
...
925 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
...
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
25.75 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.8 m
...
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
185/65 R15
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

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
Outside Temperature Display,Co-driver Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Chrome Parking Brake Lever Tip,Gear Shift Knob in Piano Black Finish,,Front Footwell Illumination,Rear Parcel Tray
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
265 Liters
405 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)
LED Rear Combination Lamps,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,Body Coloured Bumpers,,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
...
Roof Rails
...
...
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
163 mm
205 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
Warning Lamp/Reminder for Low Fuel, Door Ajar,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Foot Rest
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
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
"Surround Sense Powered by ARKAMYS,Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay,Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through ""Hi Suzuki"" with Barge-in Feature)
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
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
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

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
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Emergency Alerts,Breakdown Notification,Time Fence,Trip Summary,Share Trip History,Area Guidance,Vehicle Location Sharing,AC Idling Alerts,Trip (Start & End),Low Fuel Alerts,Low Range Alerts,Dashboard View,(Remote Functions)Hazard Light On/Off,Alarm,Immobilizer Request,Battery Health
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Driver Attention Warning
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
Smartwatch App
...
...
Live Location
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
...
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.
Maruti Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • new engine promises more efficiency
  • larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags
  • hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
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.
Maruti Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate
  • the Baleno.

Is Maruti Swift Better Than Citroen Basalt?

50% users have chosen Maruti Swift over Citroen Basalt in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 161 users have also rated Maruti Swift 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 Maruti Swift 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 Swift
Mileage 3.5 3.9
Performance 3.5 4.4
Comfort 4.0 4.7
Maintenance 3.4 3.9
Safety 3.3 4.4
Features 4.1 4.7
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Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
Citroen Basalt has out rated Maruti Swift on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Swift is cheaper than Citroen Basalt by Rs. 4.35 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Swift delivers better mileage 25.75 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
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 ZXi Plus AMT DT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80.46bhp@5700rpm of power and 111.7Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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