Citroen Basalt X vs Tata Nexon EV

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Tata Nexon EV price starts at Rs. 12.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.62 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen Basalt X, priced at Rs. 14.11 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Basalt returns a claimed 18.7 kmpl, while the Nexon EV offers a claimed 275 km/charge. On the performance front, the Basalt uses a 1199cc engine producing 109bhp@5500rpm and the Nexon EV a 30kWh battery producing 127bhp. If you're deciding between the Basalt and Nexon EV, the Nexon EV is the better pick for affordability.

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Basalt vs Nexon EV Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen Basalt XTata Nexon EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.11 LakhRs. 12.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 18.7 kmpl275 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1199 cc30 kWh
Max power / Motor 109bhp@5500rpm127bhp

Basalt vs Nexon EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo X AT DTTata Nexon EV Creative Plus MRMG Windsor EV Excite
Rating
4 reviews
81 reviews
7 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc Not Available Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 127bhp 134bhp
No Of Cylinders 3 Not Available Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Tata Nexon EV Colors
MG Motor Windsor EV Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 215/60 R16 215/60 R17
Boot Space 470 Liters 350 Liters 604 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 27,285 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,161 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 28,723 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Basalt Insurance Rs. 55,550 Nexon EV Insurance Windsor EV Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Displacement
1199 cc
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Puretech 110
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
95 kW
100 kW
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
30 kWh
38 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
127bhp
134bhp
Range
Not Available
275 km/charge
332 km/charge
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
215Nm
200Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
Not Available
8 Year or 160000 km
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
3
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
Eco-City-Sport
Eco+|Eco| Normal |Sports
Charging Time
Not Available
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
55 Min-DC-50kW (0-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
Not Available
3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 50 kW DC Fast Charger, 15A plug point
3.3 kW AC Wall Box | 7.4 kW AC Wall Box | 55 kW DC Fast Charger
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 4 hrs 18 mins
6.5 H-7.4kW (0-100%)
Charger Type
Not Available
3.3 kW AC Wall Box
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
45 Min-45kW (0-80%)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
Not Available
10 to 100% - 10 hrs 30 mins
Not Available
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
9.2 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
215/60 R16
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
7
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
No
No
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
350 Liters
604 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Not Available
Flush Door Handles
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3995*1802*1625 mm3
4295*2126*1677 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2498 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
205 mm
186 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
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WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
3
3
4
No of Speakers
4
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Powered Adjustment
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
No
Yes
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
Flush Door Handles
No of Tweeter
2
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
7 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Liquid Cooled Thermal Management System
3-point Seat Belt (All Seats)
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
No
Live Location
Not Available
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Not Available
No
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

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
Tata Nexon EV
  • Quick and refined performance
  • Long features list
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Comfortable seats
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
Tata Nexon EV
  • Interior storage and practicality
  • Rivals offer better space
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Citroen Basalt X Vs Tata Nexon EV Vs MG Windsor EV FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt X vs Tata Nexon EV?
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 Tata Nexon EV?
The Tata Nexon EV is cheaper than Citroen Basalt X by ₹1.62 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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