Citroen Basalt vs MG ZS EV

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or MG ZS EV? 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 MG ZS EV price starts Rs 18.98 Lakh ex-showroom for Executive (Electric).

Basalt Vs ZS EV

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	MG ZS EV
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.28,03,658^*
Range (km)	-	461
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	50.3
Charging Time	-	9H \| AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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MG ZS EV
Rs26.64 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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MG ZS EV
Essence DT
26.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Essence DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.28,03,658^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.53,584/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.1,05,890
User Rating	4.4 Based on 31 Reviews	4.2 Based on 126 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.09/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Essence DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.28,03,658^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.53,584/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.1,05,890

User Rating

4.4

Based on 31 Reviews

4.2

Based on 126 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹1.09/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
Charging Time	Not applicable	9H \| AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	50.3
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	174.33bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	280Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	461 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 150000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	Upto 9H 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	60 Min 50 kW (0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	3
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	upto 9H(0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	7.4 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box Charger (AC)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	upto 19H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	60Min (0-80%)
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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
Top Speed (kmph)	-	175
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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	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
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.5 s
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	17
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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	4323
Width (mm)	1765	1809
Height (mm)	1593	1649
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2585
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	448
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
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	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,Electronic Gear Shift Knob,Rear Seat Middle Headrest,Leather Driver Armrest with Storage,Seat Back Pockets,Audio & AC Control Via i-SMART App When Inside The Car,Charging Details On Infotainment,Charging Station Search on i-SMART app,30+ Hinglish Voice Coands
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	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	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

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 Leather Layering on Dashboard, Door Trim, Door Armrest and Centre Console with Stitching Details,Leather Layered Dashboard,Satin Chrome Highlights to Door Handles,Air Vents and Steering Wheel,Interior Theme- Dual Tone Iconic Ivory,Driver & Co-Driver Vanity Mirror,Parcel Shelf
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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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 BlackGarnet Red+2 MoreBasalt Colours	Starry BlackAurora SilverCandy WhiteColored Glaze RedZS EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	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
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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)	Electric Design Grill,Tomahawk Hub design wheel cover,Chrome Finish On Window Beltline,Chrome + Body Colour Outside Handle,Body Colored Bumper,Silver Finish Roof Rails,Silver Finish on Door Cladding Strip,Body Coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicators,Black Tape on pillar
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/55 R17
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+2 MoreBasalt Colours

Starry BlackAurora SilverCandy WhiteColored Glaze RedZS EV Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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
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
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	i-SMART
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.11
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay,5 USB Ports with 2 Type-C Ports,Widget Customisation Of Homescreen With Multiple Pages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Headunit Theme store with New EVERGREEN Theme,Quiet Mode,Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper,Birthday Wish On Headunit (With Customisable Date Option)VR Coands to Control Car functions,
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Jio Saavn
Tweeter	2	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.
MG ZS EV
- Understated and classy styling
- Rich interior quality. Feels very upmarket
- Good features list - 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, etc.
- Realistically achievable range of 300-350km on a full charge

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.
MG ZS EV
- Rear seat space is good but some may expect a roomier experience for the price
- Boot space could’ve been more generous
- EV charging infrastructure is inconsistent. Home/work charging and the portable charger will be more dependable than public charging
- Some ergonomic flaws - lumbar cushioning feels excessive, front armrest may be too tall for short drivers

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and MG ZS EV?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹8.32 Lakh & MG ZS EV price starts at ₹18.98 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen Basalt is cheaper between these two cars.

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