Citroen Basalt vs Tata Punch EV

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Tata Punch 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 Tata Punch EV price starts Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Electric).

Basalt Vs Punch EV

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Tata Punch EV
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.15,30,967^*
Range (km)	-	421
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	35
Charging Time	-	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Rs14.44 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
14.44 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.15,30,967^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.29,142/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.65,527
User Rating	4.4 Based on 31 Reviews	4.4 Based on 121 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.83/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Empowered Plus S LR AC FC

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.15,30,967^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.29,142/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.65,527

User Rating

4.4

Based on 31 Reviews

4.4

Based on 121 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹0.83/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	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	35
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	120.69bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	190Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	421 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	5H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC Charger Box \| 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger \| DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW AC Fast Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13.5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	56 Min (10% to 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

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	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.9
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	9.5 s
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Low rolling resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	16
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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	3857
Width (mm)	1765	1742
Height (mm)	1593	1633
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2445
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	366
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	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	Customizable Single Pedal Drive, Portable Charging Cable, ZConnect, Paddle Shifter to Control Regen Modes, Front Armrest, Air Purifier With AQI Display, Smart Charging Indicator, Arcade.ev App Suite, Navigation in Cockpit (Driver View Maps)
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
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	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	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	Smart Digital DRLs & Steering Wheel, Phygital Control panel, Auto Diing IRVM, Leatherette Wrapped Steering wheel, Mood Lights, Jeweled Control knob
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
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 BlackGarnet Red+2 MoreBasalt Colours	Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
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)	Low Rolling Resistance Tires, Sequential Front Side Indicators, Diamond Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Low rolling resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel Grey+2 MoreBasalt Colours

Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV 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	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	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	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
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	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	4
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	HD Infotainment by HARMAN, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Multiple Voice Assistants(Hay Tata, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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.
Tata Punch EV
- Two battery pack options: 25 kWh/35 kWh with real world range of ~200/300 km respectively.
- Feature loaded: twin 10.25” screens, sunroof, ventilated seats, 360° camera
- Fun-to-drive: 0-100 kmph in just 9.5 seconds (long range model)

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.
Tata Punch EV
- Rear seat space is strictly average.
- Asking price seems steep as per the size of the vehicle
- Tech package glitches time to time

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Tata Punch EV?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹8.32 Lakh & Tata Punch EV price starts at ₹9.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen Basalt is cheaper between these two cars.

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