Citroen Basalt vs Tata Tiago EV

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Tata Tiago 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 Tiago EV price starts Rs 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for XE MR (Electric).

Basalt Vs Tiago EV

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Tata Tiago EV
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.11,74,106^*
Range (km)	-	315
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	24
Charging Time	-	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
Rs11.14 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
11.14 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.11,74,106^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,356/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.41,966
User Rating	4.4 Based on 31 Reviews	4.4 Based on 285 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.76/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

XZ Plus Tech LUX LR

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.11,74,106^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.22,356/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.41,966

User Rating

4.4

Based on 31 Reviews

4.4

Based on 285 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹0.76/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	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	24
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	73.75bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	114Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	315 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	214
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	3.6H-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	58 Min-25 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	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	3.6H (10-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC Wall Box \| 7.2 kW AC Wall Box \| 25 kW DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	8.7H (10-100%)
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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
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.1
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	46.26
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	13.43
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	7.18
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	29.65
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Hydraulic

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3769
Width (mm)	1765	1677
Height (mm)	1593	1536
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2400
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	240
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	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
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	Visiting Card Holder (A-Pillar), Tablet Storage in Glovebox, Paper Holder on Driver Side Sunvisors, Lamps Turn Off with Theatre Diing, Front USB C Type 45W, Power Outlet Rear, Parcel Shelf, Auto Diing IRVM, Smart Connected Features(Trip History, Driving Behaviour,Driving Scores Analytics, Feature Usage Analytics, Special Messages on cluster, Share My Location , Find nearest Charging Station, Remote Diagnostics, Check Distance to Empty, Lamp Status, Alerts for Critical Car Parameters, Car Health Dashboard, Charging Status , Time to Full Charge, Charging History, Auto and Manual DTC check, Monthly Health Report, Vehicle Information, Charge Limit Set, Climate Control Setting, Vehicle status - Charge, DTE, Remote Lights ON/OFF)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	City \| Sport
Power Windows	Front & Rear	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	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	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 Light Grey & Black Interior Theme, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Collapsible Grab Handles, Chrome Inner Door Handle, Knitted Headliner
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	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 BlackGarnet Red+2 MoreBasalt Colours	Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperTeal BlueArizona BlueDaytona Grey+1 MoreTiago EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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)	Body Coloured Bumper, EV Accents on Humanity Line, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles with Piano Black Strip, Front Fog Bezel with Piano Black Accents, Hyper Style Wheel Cover
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperTeal BlueArizona Blue+1 MoreTiago EV Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
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	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
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
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Send POI to Vehicle From App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
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	17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN, Speed Dependent Volume, Phone Book Access, Audio Streaming, Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-outs, Call Reject with SMS Feature
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	ZConnect
Tweeter	2	4
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 Tiago EV
- One of the most affordable electric four-wheeler you can buy.
- 200kms real-world range is enough for daily commutes
- Sport Mode is fun to drive
- Comfortable ride quality

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 Tiago EV
- Silly misses such as alloy wheels, rear-adjustable headrests.
- Fit and finish could be better
- Latest update doesn't offer leatherette seats and 8-speaker Harman sound system

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹8.32 Lakh & Tata Tiago EV price starts at ₹7.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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