Citroen Basalt X vs Maruti Fronx Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen Basalt X and Maruti Fronx comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh, Maruti Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT is priced at ₹6.85 Lakh.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder engine, Maruti Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Citroen Basalt X vs Maruti Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Maruti Fronx
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Maruti Fronx

₹ 6.85 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.55 Lakh

6.85 Lakh

EMI

₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹12,647

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

470 litres

308 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

37 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.95 seconds

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Engine Type

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1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

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Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

21.79 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

810 km

806 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

89 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

City Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

9.95 seconds

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Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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Alternate Fuel

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2520 mm

Width

1765 mm

Length

4352 mm

3995 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

190 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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190 mm

Height

1593 mm

1550 mm

Kerb Weight

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Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Torsion Beam

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

205 / 60 R16

195 / 60 R16

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Tyres

205 / 60 R16

195 / 60 R16

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

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4.9 metres

Rub-strips

Black

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Interior Colours

Black And Grey

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

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Ventilated Seat Type

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

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Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Driver Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

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60:40

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Lane Departure Prevention

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Not Tested

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Rear Middle Head Rest

High-beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Dashcam

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

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Internal

Interior Door Handles

Black

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Soft-close Door

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Rear Wiper

Rear Windshield Blind

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Rear Defogger

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Externally Adjustable

Scuff Plates

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ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

One Touch Up

Driver

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

One Touch Down

Front

Driver

Side Window Blinds

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

AUX Compatibility

Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Touchscreen Size

—

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

Gesture Control

—

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Internal Hard Drive

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Android Auto

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

TFT

Analogue - Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

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Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

TFT

Analogue - Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Tachometer

Analogue

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Rear AC

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Parking Assist

Heater

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Air Purifier

Third Row AC Zone

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front

Centre

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Halogen Projector

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Centre

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Differential Lock

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Ride Height Adjustment

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Citroen Basalt X

✓The stylish coupe-SUV design stands out in its segment.
✓Comfortable ride quality, true to Citroen's suspension tuning.
✓Unique and modern interior layout with premium touches.
✓Turbo-petrol engines offer good performance.
✓High ground clearance suitable for Indian road conditions.
✓Robust safety with a 4‑star Bharat NCAP rating, full points in side impact, 6 airbags and ESP plus a high‑strength steel structure as standard.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

✓Modern, muscular, and youthful design with a stylish sloping roofline and connected rear tail-lamps.
✓Spacious, practical cabin with good storage areas and comfortable seating for four adults.
✓Offers multiple petrol powertrains, including the returning Boosterjet engine for enthusiasts.
✓Well-equipped with keyless entry, climate control, cruise control, wireless charger, and steering-mounted controls.
✓Plush ride quality with confident handling over rough roads and stable performance at high speeds.
✓High 190 mm ground clearance enhances city usability and boosts confidence for new drivers.
✓Standard safety features include ESP, hill hold, rear defogger, and traction control.