Citroen Basalt vs Tata Safari

Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh which is Rs. 7.50 Lakh costlier than base model of Citroen Basalt priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Basalt (Petrol Model) is 18.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Safari (Diesel Model) is 14.1 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Tata Safari (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine.

Basalt vs Safari

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTSafari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT
Engine Type Puretech 110 Kryotec 2.0L
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 14.1 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTTata Safari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S ATMG Motor Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
3 reviews
64 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.92 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1956 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Tata Safari Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 14.1 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 245/55/R19 215/55 R18
Boot Space 470 Liters 420 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 26,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,824 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 40,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh Safari Insurance Rs. 89,775 Hector Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
Kryotec 2.0L
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1956 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
167.62bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Eco,Normal,Sports

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
...
175 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
14.1 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
245/55/R19
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
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
Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage,Air Purifier with AQI Display,Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display,Auto-Dimming IRVM
"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Commands,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish(Chrome),FrontAnd Rear Reading Lights(LED),2nd Row Seat Recline,Vanity Mirror Illumination,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket,Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme,2nd Row Seats Front & Back Slide Adjustable,3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats"
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
...
8
Seating Capacity
5
6
6
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
420 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)
Blackstone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp, Dark Badging, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL, Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),Tail Lamps(Full+Led),LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish(Chrome),Intelligent Turn Indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2741 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
3 rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split, Boss Mode, Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough & Wet), Gesture Controlled Powered Tailgate, Smart E-Shifter
"Sun roof Control From Touchscreen,Quiet Mode,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Remote Sun roof Open /Close,Remote Sun roof Open /Close,100+ Voice Commands to Control Sunroof, AC and More,Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights,50+Hinglish Voice Commands,Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages,Navigation Group Travelling Mode,MGWeather,Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking,Smart Drive Information,Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,AC Controls On The Headunit (With Auto AC),Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,3rd Row Fast Charging USB Port,3rd Row AC with Separate Fan Speed Control"
USB Charger
Front & Rear
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
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Commands, Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes,Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
"Premium Sound System By Infinity,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Amplifier,AC & Mood Light in Car Remote Control in (i-SmartApp),MG Discover App (Restaurant, Hotels & Things to Do Search),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper"
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
5
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
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
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert, 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for all Seats,Electronic Park Brake with Auto Hold,Advanced ESP with Driver Doze Off Alert,Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist
"Trumpet Horn,Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function,Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking,AQI Updates,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Find My Car,Send POI to Vehicle From App,WalkAway Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock"
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
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.
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • can seat 7 people comfortably
  • updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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.
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • no petrol or all-wheel drive option
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Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Citroen Basalt is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and comfort in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Tata Safari?
The Citroen Basalt is cheaper than Tata Safari by Rs. 12.84 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Tata Safari?
The Citroen Basalt delivers better mileage 18.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Tata Safari?
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 Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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