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    Citroen Basalt X vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy Citroen Basalt X or Kia Sonet? 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 Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.41 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Basalt X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt X has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Basalt X Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsCitroen Basalt XKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.16,35,120*Rs.15,92,754*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)1199998
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Citroen Basalt X vs Kia Sonet comparison

    • Max Turbo X AT DT
      rs14.11 Lakh*
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          Citroen Basalt X
          Citroen Basalt X
          Max Turbo X AT DT
            Rs14.11 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                X-line Turbo DCT
                  Rs13.80 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.16,35,120*
                Rs.15,92,754*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.32,155/month
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                Rs.30,993/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.64,665
                Rs.56,265
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                Puretech 110
                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                Displacement (cc)
                1199
                998
                No. of Cylinders
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                109bhp@5500rpm
                118bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                205Nm@1750-2500rpm
                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
                -
                GDi
                Turbo Charger
                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                6-Speed
                7-Speed DCT
                Drive Type
                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.7
                18.4
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                -
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
                Tilt
                Tilt
                Front Brake Type
                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
                Drum
                Disc
                Tyre Size
                205/60 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
                NoNo
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                4352
                3995
                Width (mm)
                1765
                1790
                Height (mm)
                1593
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
                2651
                2500
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
                180
                -
                Seating Capacity
                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
                470
                385
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
                -
                Yes
                Accessory Power Outlet
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
                Adjustable
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
                -
                No
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                -
                Yes
                Parking Sensors
                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
                -
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
                YesYes
                Voice Commands
                -
                Yes
                Paddle Shifters
                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
                With Storage
                With Storage
                Gear Shift Indicator
                YesNo
                Additional Features

                Parcel Shelf

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                Sunglass Holder

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                Memory Function Seats
                -
                No
                One Touch Operating Power Window
                All
                All
                Drive Modes
                3
                3
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Drive Mode Types
                Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                -
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
                YesYes
                Heater
                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
                Powered Adjustment
                Height only
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
                -
                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                -
                Front
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Interior
                Photo Comparison
                Front Air VentsCitroen Basalt X Front Air VentsKia Sonet Front Air Vents
                Steering WheelCitroen Basalt X Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering Wheel
                Front Seats (Passenger View)Citroen Basalt X Front Seats (Passenger View)Kia Sonet Front Seats (Passenger View)
                DashBoardCitroen Basalt X DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterCitroen Basalt X Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument Cluster
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                Yes
                Glove Box
                YesYes
                Folding Table In The Rear
                -
                No
                Interior Lighting
                -
                Ambient light
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                7
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideCitroen Basalt X Rear Right SideKia Sonet Rear Right Side
                WheelCitroen Basalt X WheelKia Sonet Wheel
                HeadlightCitroen Basalt X HeadlightKia Sonet Headlight
                TaillightCitroen Basalt X TaillightKia Sonet Taillight
                Front Left SideCitroen Basalt X Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left Side
                Available ColoursCosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt X ColoursGlacier White PearlClear WhitePewter OliveMagma Red Aurora Black PearlAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Headlamp Washers
                -
                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                -
                No
                Rear Window Wiper
                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Washer
                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
                -
                No
                Alloy Wheels
                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
                -
                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
                -
                Yes
                Side Stepper
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Roof Rails
                -
                Yes
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                YesYes
                LED Taillights
                NoYes
                LED Fog Lamps
                -
                Yes
                Additional Features

                -

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                Sunglass holder

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                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                -
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                -
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
                205/60 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
                NoNo
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                YesYes
                Brake Assist
                -
                Yes
                Central Locking
                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
                -
                Yes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                YesYes
                Traction Control
                -
                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                YesYes
                Rear Camera
                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
                -
                No
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
                -
                All Windows
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                -
                No
                Blind Spot Monitor
                -
                No
                Geo Fence Alert
                Yes
                -
                Hill Descent Control
                -
                No
                Hill Assist
                YesYes
                360 View Camera
                -
                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                4
                -
                Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                4
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
                -
                Yes
                Traffic Sign Recognition
                -
                No
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
                -
                No
                Lane Departure Warning
                -
                Yes
                Lane Keep Assist
                -
                Yes
                Driver Attention Warning
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise Control
                -
                No
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
                -
                No
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
                -
                Yes
                Inbuilt Assistant
                -
                Yes
                Hinglish Voice Commands
                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live Traffic
                -
                Yes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
                -
                Yes
                Live Weather
                -
                Yes
                E-Call & I-Call
                -
                Yes
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
                -
                Yes
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
                -
                Yes
                Save Route/Place
                -
                Yes
                SOS ButtonYesYes
                RSAYesYes
                Over Speeding AlertYes
                -
                Remote AC On/Off
                -
                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/StopYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                YesYes
                Touchscreen
                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
                10.23
                10.25
                Android Auto
                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
                4
                7
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                BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System

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                Usb Ports
                YesYes
                Tweeter
                2
                2
                Rear Touchscreen
                No
                -
                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • 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

                  Kia Sonet

                  • Design: Striking styling with sharp LED headlights, snazzy alloy wheel designs, and Matte Graphite shade
                  • Strong feature package: Dual 10.25-inch screens, 4-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats and rear sun shades
                  • Powertrain options: 3 engines, including diesel and 5 transmission options to choose from
                • Citroen Basalt X

                  • Fit and finish could be better with smoother plastics
                  • Limited powertrains: No diesel or CNG option

                  Kia Sonet

                  • Rear seat experience: Limited space for tall adults
                  • Misses few features compared to segment: Panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and Level-2 ADAS

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt X and Kia Sonet?
                A ) The mileage of Basalt X is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Citroen Basalt X gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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