Citroen Basalt vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Hyundai Grand i10 Nios? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen Basalt price starts at Rs 8.32 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts Rs 5.98 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Grand i10 Nios has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Grand i10 Nios has a mileage of 27 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Grand i10 Nios

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
On Road Price	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.9,73,187^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Rs8.62 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Asta AMT
8.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Asta AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.9,73,187^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,104/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.19,322/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.39,696
User Rating	4.4 Based on 33 Reviews	4.4 Based on 223 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.2,944.4
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Asta AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,33,746^*

Rs.9,73,187^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,104/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.19,322/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.39,696

User Rating

4.4

Based on 33 Reviews

4.4

Based on 223 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.2,944.4

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	82bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

82bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	160
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	160
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3815
Width (mm)	1765	1680
Height (mm)	1593	1520
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2450
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	260
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	Dual tripmeter,Average vehicle speed,Service reminder,Elapsed time,Distance to empty,Average fuel consumption,Instantaneous fuel consumption,Eco coating
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional 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 glossy black inserts,Footwell lighting,Chrome finish Gear knob,Chrome finish Parking lever tip,Front & rear door map pockets,Front room lamp,Front passenger seat back pocket,Metal finish inside door handles,Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	3.5
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackBlackGarnet Red+3 MoreBasalt Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTeal BlueSpark Green+3 MoreGrand i10 Nios Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	No	Yes
Additional 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)	Painted black radiator grille,Body colored Bumpers,Body colored Chrome outside door handles,B pillar & window line black out tape
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel Grey+3 MoreBasalt Colours

Fiery RedTyphoon SilverAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan Grey+3 MoreGrand i10 Nios Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

SOS Button

RSA

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt
- Unique SUV coupe design grabs attention.
- Well shaped massive boot can take multiple large suitcases with ease.
- Rear seat sets benchmark in terms of comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- Premium looking hatchback
- Refined engine, easy to drive in the city
- Feature-rich with an 8-inch touchscreen system, cruise control, and wireless charging
- Safety packed with six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, and tyre pressure monitoring

Citroen Basalt
- Missing premium features such as leather seats, push button engine start, powered driver seat and sunroof.
- No premium soft-touch materials in the cabin.
- Lacks sporty engine performance as compared to rivals.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- No 1-litre turbo-petrol engine; no diesel motor too
- Not fun or exciting to drive
- ISOFIX anchorages only limited to the top-spec variant

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?

A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Grand i10 Nios is 16 kmpl. Citroen Basalt gives better mileage than Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

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