Citroen Basalt vs Toyota Taisor

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Toyota Taisor? 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 Toyota Taisor price starts Rs 7.74 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taisor has 1197 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 Taisor has a mileage of 28.5 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Taisor

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Toyota Taisor
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.15,00,472^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Toyota Taisor
Rs13.04 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Toyota Taisor
V Turbo AT Dual Tone
13.04 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	V Turbo AT Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.15,00,472^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,561/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.53,587
User Rating	4.4 Based on 31 Reviews	4.4 Based on 79 Reviews
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Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

V Turbo AT Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.15,00,472^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,561/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.53,587

User Rating

4.4

Based on 31 Reviews

4.4

Based on 79 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.0L K-Series Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1199	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.0L K-Series Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1199

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

98.69bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.9
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless & Radial
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

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3995
Width (mm)	1765	1765
Height (mm)	1593	1550
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1055-1060
Grossweight (kg)	-	1480
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	308
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	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	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
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	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
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	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	Dual Tone Interior,Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles,Premium Fabric Seat,Flat Bottom Steering Wheel,Rear Parcel Tray,Inside Rear View Mirror (Day/Night) (Auto),Front Footwell light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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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	Enticing SilverCafe White With Midnight BlackGaming GreyLucent OrangeSportin Red With Midnight BlackEnticing Silver With Midnight BlackSportin RedCafe White+3 MoreTaisor Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	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
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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)	Side turn lamp,Toyota signature grille with chrome garnish,Stylish Connected LED Rear Combi lamps(With centre LIT),Skid Plate (Fr & Rr),Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding,Roof Garnish,Dual Tone Exterior (In Selected Colours),Body coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicator,UV cut Window Glasses
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/60 R16
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

Enticing SilverCafe White With Midnight BlackGaming GreyLucent OrangeSportin Red With Midnight Black+3 MoreTaisor Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	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	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	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)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

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	9
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	ARKAMYS Tuning (Surround Sense),Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
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.
Toyota Taisor
- Offers a good balance between ride and handling
- 1-litre turbo-petrol engine is refined, peppy and fun to drive
- Has decent space on the inside for two six footers sitting back to back
- Better warranty package and after sales experience than the Fronx
- Exterior styling good enough to distinguish it from the Fronx

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.
Toyota Taisor
- Dashboard and colour scheme same as the Fronx
- Few missing features: leatherette seat covers with ventilation and sunroof
- Rear headroom is tight, especially for taller occupants
- Plastic texture on the dashboard could have been better

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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.10 - 19.52 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.74 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.74 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.74 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.74 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.74 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Toyota Taisor?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹8.32 Lakh & Toyota Taisor price starts at ₹7.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Toyota Taisor is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Toyota Taisor?

A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Taisor is 20 kmpl. Toyota Taisor gives better mileage than Citroen Basalt.

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