Citroen Basalt X vs Tata Nexon EV

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Citroen Basalt X price starts at Rs. 8.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.94 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Nexon EV, priced at Rs. 12.49 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Basalt returns a claimed 18 kmpl, while the Nexon EV offers a claimed 275 km/charge. On the performance front, the Basalt uses a 1199cc engine producing 80bhp@5750rpm and the Nexon EV a 30kWh battery producing 127bhp. If you're deciding between the Basalt and Nexon EV, the Basalt 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. 8.55 LakhRs. 12.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 18 kmpl275 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1199 cc30 kWh
Max power / Motor 80bhp@5750rpm127bhp

Basalt vs Nexon EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt YouTata Nexon EV Creative Plus MR
Rating
4 reviews
81 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.55 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 80bhp@5750rpm 127bhp
No Of Cylinders 3 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Tata Nexon EV Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 18 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 215/60 R16
Boot Space 470 Liters 350 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 16,540 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,161 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,339 Basalt Insurance Rs. 55,550 Nexon EV Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1199 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Puretech 82
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
95 kW
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
30 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor
Max Power
80bhp@5750rpm
127bhp
Range
Not Available
275 km/charge
Max Torque
115Nm@3750rpm
215Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
Not Available
8 Year or 160000 km
No Of Cylinders
3
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
No
Eco-City-Sport
Charging Time
Not Available
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 4 hrs 18 mins
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
Not Available
No
Vehicle to Load Charging
Not Available
No

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

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
No
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
350 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Manual,Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
3995*1802*1625 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
205 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
No
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
No
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
No
No
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
No
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
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 Vs Tata Nexon EV FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Tata Nexon EV?
Citroen Basalt X has out rated Tata Nexon EV on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Tata Nexon EV?
The Citroen Basalt X is cheaper than Tata Nexon EV by ₹3.94 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Tata Nexon EV?
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt X has better performance.

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