Citroen Basalt X vs Skoda Kylaq Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen Basalt X and Skoda Kylaq comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh, Skoda Kylaq Classic Petrol Turbo Manual is priced at ₹7.59 Lakh.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder engine, Skoda Kylaq Classic Petrol Turbo Manual comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Citroen Basalt X vs Skoda Kylaq Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Skoda Kylaq
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Skoda Kylaq

₹ 7.59 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.55 Lakh

7.59 Lakh

EMI

₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹14,015

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

3.4

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

470 litres

446 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Tank Capacity

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.95 seconds

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Engine Type

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1.0 TSI

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

19.68 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

810 km

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

178 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

Others

—

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

178 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2566 mm

Width

1765 mm

1783 mm

Length

4352 mm

3995 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

189 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

189 mm

Height

1593 mm

1619 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Stabiliser Bar

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Twist Beam Axle

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

205 / 60 R16

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Tyres

205 / 60 R16

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Tyres

—

Steering

—

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Black

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-Mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Interior Colours

Black And Grey

Black

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

—

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Third Row Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

—

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)

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

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)

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

—

Perimetric alarm system

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

—

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Painted

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Wiper

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Rear Defogger

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Scuff Plates

—

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

One Touch Up

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

One Touch Down

Front

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

—

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

—

Voice Command

—

Apple CarPlay

Touchscreen Size

—

10 inch

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

Gesture Control

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Android Auto

Tweeters

—

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

TFT

Analogue

Trip Meter

2 Trips

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

—

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

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Parking Assist

Heater

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Electronic Parking Brake

Air Purifier

Third Row AC Zone

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

LED

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Differential Lock

—

Electronic

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Basalt X Comparison with similar cars

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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.

Skoda Kylaq

✓The 1-liter, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine delivers good performance even with a full passenger load.
✓The 446 liter boot is the best in its segment.
✓The Kylaq has a new design language with split LED headlights, a new bumper shape, and a new bonnet treatment.
✓The Kylaq's length, wheelbase, and ground clearance are ideal for city streets and bad roads.
✓The Kylaq has a spacious and smart interior with clean lines, ambient lights, and a tough design.