Citroen Basalt X vs Hyundai i20

Should you buy Citroen Basalt X or Hyundai i20? 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 X price starts at Rs 8.55 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Hyundai i20 price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Basalt X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt X has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt X Vs i20

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Hyundai i20
On Road Price	Rs.16,34,320^*	Rs.12,18,833^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Citroen Basalt X
Max Turbo X AT DT
14.11 Lakh^*
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Hyundai i20
Asta Opt iVT Knight
10.48 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Max Turbo X AT DT	Asta Opt iVT Knight
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,34,320^*	Rs.12,18,833^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,138/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,579/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,665	Rs.51,331
User Rating	4.5 Based on 43 Reviews	4.5 Based on 177 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Max Turbo X AT DT

Asta Opt iVT Knight

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,34,320^*

Rs.12,18,833^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,138/month

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Rs.23,579/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,665

Rs.51,331

User Rating

4.5

Based on 43 Reviews

4.5

Based on 177 Reviews

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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	87bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	114.7Nm@4200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	IVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

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

87bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

205Nm@1750-2500rpm

114.7Nm@4200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

IVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3995
Width (mm)	1765	1775
Height (mm)	1593	1505
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2580
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	311
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	311

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	No
Drive Modes	3	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	No
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	Normal-Sport
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt X Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverFiery Red With Abyss BlackStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTitanium Black+4 Morei20 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	3

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	No

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ) more	Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt X
- Unique road presence: SUV-coupe bodystyle stands out from the rest
- In-cabin experience feels rich with leatherette material and ambient lighting
- Ride quality: Exceptional ride comfort even for bad roads
- Turbo-petrol engine has effortless performance for both city and highway usage
- Rear seats offer great comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car
- Boot space is massive and can accommodate multiple large suitcases
Hyundai i20
- Looks like a youth friendly hatchback which never fails to grab attention
- Space: Can seat three people at the back in comfort

Citroen Basalt X
- Fit and finish could be better with smoother plastics
- Limited powertrains: No diesel or CNG option
Hyundai i20
- Single NA petrol engine: No option of diesel and turbo-petrol limited to N Line version
- Stiff ride quality: Could be more comfortable for a family car

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt X and Hyundai i20?

A ) The mileage of Basalt X is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of i20 is 20 kmpl. Hyundai i20 gives better mileage than Citroen Basalt X.

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