Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs. 11.55 Lakh which is Rs. 3.56 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 Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Basalt (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DT vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Basalt vs Virtus

Key Highlights Basalt Max Turbo AT DTVirtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Engine Type Puretech 110 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
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Basalt vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Basalt Max Turbo AT DTVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Rating
3 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 109bhp@5500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen Basalt Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.7 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 205/55 R16
Boot Space 470 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 26,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 58,791 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 64,095 Basalt Insurance Rs. 84,148 Virtus Insurance
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Engine Type
Puretech 110
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
109bhp@5500rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.7 Kmpl
19.62 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.05 m
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
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
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lig
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
470 Liters
521 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)
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines, Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles,, Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4352*1765*1593 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
179 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
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
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane

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
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
3 Point Seat Belts (All Seats)
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine immobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
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.
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • spacious interior for 4 adults
  • features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • both engine options offer good performance
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.
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low

Is Volkswagen Virtus Better Than Citroen Basalt?

67% users have chosen Volkswagen Virtus over Citroen Basalt in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 137 users have also rated Volkswagen Virtus and Citroen Basalt 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 Volkswagen Virtus is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Citroen Basalt is better on the grounds of maintenance.
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 Virtus
Mileage 4.1 3.9
Performance 4.6 4.4
Comfort 4.9 4.7
Maintenance 3.8 3.9
Safety 4.9 4.4
Features 4.9 4.7
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Citroen Basalt Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences Citroen Basalt is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Citroen Basalt is cheaper than Volkswagen Virtus by Rs. 5.44 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus delivers better mileage 19.62 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus?
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 GT Plus Sport DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Basalt has better performance.

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