Citroen Basalt vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 8.15 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 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 Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.15,15,639^*	Rs.21,91,565^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Brand / Model
Variant
Citroen Basalt
Rs13.11 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant
Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo X AT DT
13.11 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo X AT DT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,15,639^*	Rs.21,91,565^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.28,839/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,356/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,984	Rs.82,676
User Rating	4.5 Based on 37 Reviews	4.5 Based on 438 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Max Turbo X AT DT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,15,639^*

Rs.21,91,565^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.28,839/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,356/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.60,984

Rs.82,676

User Rating

4.5

Based on 37 Reviews

4.5

Based on 438 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1199	1498
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1199

1498

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

19.62

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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	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	4561
Width (mm)	1765	1752
Height (mm)	1593	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	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
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf	-
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 & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
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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	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	8
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	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 Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

SOS Button

RSA

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
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 )	Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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
Volkswagen Virtus
- Sophisticated look: Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- Great boot space: 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

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.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Less rear seat space: Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- Limited powertrains: No diesel of hybrid engine options. City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Citroen Basalt.

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