Citroen Basalt vs Tata Punch

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Tata Punch? 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 8.55 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Tata Punch price starts Rs 5.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Punch has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Punch has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Punch

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Tata Punch
On Road Price	Rs.16,13,117^*	Rs.11,02,944^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1199
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo X AT DT
13.96 Lakh^*
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Accomplished Plus S Turbo
9.85 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Max Turbo X AT DT	Accomplished Plus S Turbo
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,13,117^*	Rs.11,02,944^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,710/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,524/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,112	Rs.49,005
User Rating	4.5 Based on 39 Reviews	4.7 Based on 138 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Max Turbo X AT DT

Accomplished Plus S Turbo

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,13,117^*

Rs.11,02,944^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,710/month

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Rs.21,524/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,112

Rs.49,005

User Rating

4.5

Based on 39 Reviews

4.7

Based on 138 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.2 l Turbocharged
Displacement (cc)	1199	1199
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	118bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.2 l Turbocharged

Displacement (cc)

1199

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

118bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

205Nm@1750-2500rpm

170Nm@1750-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

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	Drum
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3876
Width (mm)	1765	1742
Height (mm)	1593	1615
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	193
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2445
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	366

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
Front Air Vents
Rear Seats
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Parcel Tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt Colours	Coorg CloudsCoorg Clouds With Black RoofCyantafic With White RoofBengal Rouge With White RoofPristine WhitePristine White With Black RoofBengal RougeCyantaficDaytona Grey Dual ToneCaramel+7 MorePunch 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
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

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	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	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
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	5

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.24
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ) more	Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt
- Grabs attention: Unique SUV coupe design turns heads.
- Practical Boot: Well shaped massive boot can take multiple large suitcases with ease.
- Chauffeur-driven Experience: Rear seat sets benchmark in terms of comfort and comes with extendable underthigh support
Tata Punch
- SUV-like design: Looks like a proper mini SUV now, with clear design cues borrowed from bigger Tata models.
- Turbo-petrol engine: One of the most affordable turbo-petrol cars in India, finally giving the Punch strong performance.
- Useful feature upgrades: New 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 360-degree camera add real value.
- Spacious cabin: Comfortably seats four adults with good headroom and legroom for the size.
- Multiple powertrain options: Petrol, turbo-petrol and CNG with AMT make the Punch a versatile choice.

Citroen Basalt
- Missing premium features: Does not get features like a powered-driver seat and sunroof
- Non fun-to-drive: Lacks sporty engine performance as compared to rivals.
Tata Punch
- Interior feels familiar: Design changes are minimal, and plastic quality is just about average for the segment.
- Touch-based air-conditioning panel: It is overly sensitive to touch and often requires you to take your eyes off the road, which isn’t ideal while driving.
- No turbo-petrol automatic: The missing automatic gearbox with the turbo engine limits its appeal for city buyers.
- Locked fuel efficiency: Our test cars had the minimum fuel efficiency locked at 8 kmpl, which is misleading and not transparent for the users

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