Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Mahindra Scorpio N? 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 Mahindra Scorpio N price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 E (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Scorpio N has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Scorpio N has a mileage of 15.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Scorpio N

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Mahindra Scorpio N
On Road Price	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.26,70,322^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs22.96 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Scorpio N
Z8L 6 Str AT
22.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Z8L 6 Str AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.26,70,322^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,104/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.50,827/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.1,17,762
User Rating	4.4 Based on 33 Reviews	4.5 Based on 811 Reviews

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Z8L 6 Str AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,33,746^*

Rs.26,70,322^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,104/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.50,827/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.1,17,762

User Rating

4.4

Based on 33 Reviews

4.5

Based on 811 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	mStallion (TGDi)
Displacement (cc)	1199	1997
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	200bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	380Nm@1750-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

mStallion (TGDi)

Displacement (cc)

1199

1997

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

200bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	12.12
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	165
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

12.12

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	165
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	4662
Width (mm)	1765	1917
Height (mm)	1593	1857
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2750
Seating Capacity	5	6
Boot Space (Litres)	470	460
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	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	Rich coffee-black leatherette Interiors
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackBlackGarnet Red+3 MoreBasalt Colours	Everest WhiteDazzling SilverStealth BlackDeep ForestScorpio N Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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)	Signature Dual Barrel LED Projector Headlamps, Skid Plates Silver Finish, Sting Like LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED Sequential Turn Indicator, Signature Metallic Scorpio-tail Element, Chrome Door Handles, Silver Finish Ski-rack, Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Everest WhiteDazzling SilverStealth BlackDeep ForestScorpio N Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	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 Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	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

No. of Airbags

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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	Adrenox Connect, Alexa Built-in With 1 year Subscription, SONY 3D Iersive Audio 12 Speakers With Dual Channel Sub-woofer, what3words - Alexa Enabled, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
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.
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Gets powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with the option of four wheel drive.
- Looks rugged and has a commanding road presence.
- Offers good space for five people and their luggage.
- Its features list is a well-loaded balance of comfort, convenience and tech.

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.
Mahindra Scorpio N
- The third row is cramped with insufficient space for adults.
- Boot space is smaller than expected.
- Interior fit and finish should be better for the price.
- Ride quality isn’t as comfortable as its rivals. Stiff and bouncy especially with less load

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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Mahindra Scorpio N?

A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Scorpio N is 12.12 kmpl. Citroen Basalt gives better mileage than Mahindra Scorpio N.

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