Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen Basalt is available at ₹799,000, while the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Citroen Basalt comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI for the Citroen Basalt versus 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 04 |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| USB Ports | Yes | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline TPMS |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
