Citroen Basalt vs Nissan Magnite

Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.99 Lakh costlier than base model of Nissan Magnite priced at Rs. 5.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Nissan Magnite (Petrol Model) is 19.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Nissan Magnite (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine.

Basalt vs Magnite

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTMagnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVT
Engine Type Puretech 110 1.0 HRA0 TURBO
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
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Basalt vs Magnite Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTNissan Magnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
3 reviews
4 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Nissan Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 11.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 999 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 99bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed CVT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Nissan Magnite Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 195/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space 470 Liters 336 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. 22,246 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 48,207 Magnite Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
1.0 HRA0 TURBO
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
999 cc
999 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
152Nm@2200-4400rpm
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
CVT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
...
1103 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
...
...

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

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5 m
...
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Radial
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
Interior Ambience - Stylish Black,Bolder Honeycomb Grille with Dual Tone Finish,Door Armrest with Fabric Cushion,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM),leatherette Wrapped Dashboard with Gloss Black Finisher,,Premium Door Fabric Insert with Double Stitching,Electronic Bezel-Less Auto Dimming IRVM,Eco Scoring & Eco Coaching,Rear Parcel Tray,Plasma Cluster Ioniser,Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapped Dashboard,Brownish Orange Leatherette Door Insert,Premium MODURE Leatherette Quilted Seats with Heat Guard Tech,Front Armrest with Storage and Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapping,Continuous Multi Colour Ambient Light with Memory Functio
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
336 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)
Chrome Finish Outside Door Handles,Bold New Skid Plates,Dual Horn,3D Honeycomb Gradient LED Tail Lamp,Premium Chrome Belt-line
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
3994*1758*1572 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2500 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
205 mm
205 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
...
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
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features
3D sound by ARKAMYS
...
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
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
Air Quality Control
...
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
...
Speakers Rear
...
...
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
...
360 View Camera
...
...
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
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
3 Point Seat-Belt for All Seats,VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control),Walk Away Lock
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
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.
Nissan Magnite
  • Improved safety with 6-airbags standard
  • Turbo petrol engine
  • Lots of features
  • Spacious and good looking cabin
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.
Nissan Magnite
  • Interior build quality is still not great
  • CVT Not as smooth as expected
  • Missing a sunroof and connected car technology

Is Citroen Basalt Better Than Nissan Magnite?

60% users have chosen Citroen Basalt over Nissan Magnite in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 19 users have also rated Citroen Basalt and Nissan Magnite on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen Basalt is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety.
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 Magnite Basalt
Mileage 3.9 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.6
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.6
Safety 4.4 4.6
Features 4.7 4.6
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Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Nissan Magnite?
As per the users experiences Citroen Basalt is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Nissan Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite is cheaper than Citroen Basalt by Rs. 2.45 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Nissan Magnite?
The Citroen Basalt delivers better mileage 18.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Nissan Magnite?
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 Tekna Plus Turbo CVT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Magnite produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 152Nm@2200-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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