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 8.32 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 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.16,33,746^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Variant
Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,104/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,799/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.48,600
User Rating	4.4 Based on 33 Reviews	4.5 Based on 402 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,33,746^*

Rs.22,12,719^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,104/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,799/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.48,600

User Rating

4.4

Based on 33 Reviews

4.5

Based on 402 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	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,Radial
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
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 Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
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	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
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	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	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	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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 dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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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 BlackBlackGarnet Red+3 MoreBasalt 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	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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)	GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	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,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel Grey+3 MoreBasalt 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	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

SOS Button

RSA

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

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	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	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.
Volkswagen Virtus
- 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
- 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 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.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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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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