Citroen Basalt X vs Tata Nexon Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen Basalt X and Tata Nexon comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh, Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹8.07 Lakh.
Citroen Basalt X You 1.2 Petrol MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder engine, Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Citroen Basalt X vs Tata Nexon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Tata Nexon
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

₹ 8.07 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.55 Lakh

8.07 Lakh

EMI

₹15,787

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹14,901

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

470 litres

382 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

44 litres

Tank Capacity

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.95 seconds

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Engine Type

—

1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode

Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

17.44 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

810 km

767 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

118 Bhp @ 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

—

Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

2, SOHC

Alternate Fuel

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2498 mm

Width

1765 mm

1804 mm

Length

4352 mm

3995 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

208 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

208 mm

Height

1593 mm

1620 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist With Coil Spring

Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam With Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring And Shock Absorber

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

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Tyres

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Interior Colours

Black And Grey

Off-White And Grey

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)

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)

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)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual 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

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

—

Internal With Key

Interior Door Handles

Black

Painted

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Painted

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Wiper

Rear Windshield Blind

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Rear Defogger

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Scuff Plates

Optional

ORVM Colour

Black

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

—

7 inch

AUX Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Touchscreen Size

—

7 inch

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

Gesture Control

—

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Android Auto

Wired

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

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

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)

Manual

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

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

—

Optional

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Differential Lock

—

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

—

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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.