Citroen Basalt vs Maruti e Vitara

Basalt Vs e Vitara

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Maruti e Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)
Range (km)	-	500
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	61
Charging Time	-	-

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Maruti e Vitara
Rs17 - 22.50 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Maruti e Vitara
61 KWh
17 - 22.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	e Vitara
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,104/month Get EMI Offers	-
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.91,356
User Rating	4.4 Based on 33 Reviews	4.6 Based on 11 Reviews
Running Cost	-	₹1.22/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

e Vitara

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,33,746^*

Rs.22,50,000^* (Expected Price)

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,104/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.91,356

User Rating

4.4

Based on 33 Reviews

4.6

Based on 11 Reviews

Running Cost

₹1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1199	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	61
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	172bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	192.5Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	500 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	LFP
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1199

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.2
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	225/55 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

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	4275
Width (mm)	1765	1800
Height (mm)	1593	1640
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	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	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
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	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORTS
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.1
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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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	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Bluish Black RoofGrandeur GreyLand Breeze Green With Bluish Black RoofBluish BlackArctic White Pearl With Bluish Black PearlNexa BlueSplendid SilverOpulent Red With Bluish Black Roof+5 Moree Vitara Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	No	-
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)	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	225/55 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

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Bluish Black RoofGrandeur GreyLand Breeze Green With Bluish Black Roof+5 Moree Vitara Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	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

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

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	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	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.
Maruti e Vitara
- A claimed range of over 500km means intercity trips are possible.
- Features: 10.25-inch touchscreen, 10-speaker Infinity sound system, front seat ventilation, configurable ambient lighting — everything’s included.
- Maruti Suzuki has committed to developing charging infrastructure at its own dealerships and workshops, improving confidence.
- Strong safety suite with 7 airbags, 360° camera and Level 2 ADAS.

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.
Maruti e Vitara
- Rear seat headroom and underthigh support is a compromise.
- No all-wheel drive version for India.

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