Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 is priced at ₹6,597,937. 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 | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech Turbo | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | Single-Speed Automatic Reduction Gear Box |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 321 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 605 nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh High-Density Lithium-ion Battery Pack |
| Charging Time | — | 7 to 8 hours utilizing an 11 kW AC Home Charger setup |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Ultra-fast 800V DC system architecture. Powers up from 10% to 80% in an incredible 18 minutes via a 350 kW DC Fast Charger |
| Range | — | 663 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Smart Multi-Stage System operated via paddle shifters with i-Pedal one-pedal driving support |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 520 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 178 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 2190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 4695 mm × 1890 mm × 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2900 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Electric Power Steering Wheel |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM) with integrated Kia Connect safety keys |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Flush Smart Pop-out Door Handles |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive control interface |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Curved HD Fully Digital Driver’s Instrument Panel Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Smart Cruise Control featuring Stop & Go functionality |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver and Co-passenger Front Seats with Memory functions and Zero-Gravity Relaxation Mode |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Curved HD Touchscreen Screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Electronic Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding with memory linkage |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Doors with One-Touch Auto Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety guards |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop and Remote Start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | B-pillar mounted wrap-around vents for optimized air delivery |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium Black Suede combined with eco-friendly Vegan Leather bolsters |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 14-Speaker High-Fidelity Meridian Surround Sound System with Active Sound Design |
| Sunroof | — | Wide Electric Power Sunroof with one-touch operation |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging Type-C slots located across both seating rows |
| Voice Command | — | Advanced AI-powered multi-lingual smart prompt integration |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | High-speed smartphone induction pad featuring cooling vents |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes, with high-gloss black GT-Line sports profiling skirts |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Star Map Signature Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated Rear LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Advanced Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) with full auto LED matrix projector headlights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power-folding, heated, and electrically adjustable side mirrors with integrated cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Rear glass defogger lines included |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Sweeping LED Connected Tail Lights with sequential indicator indicators |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic Emergency Brake Assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Hill-Start Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard anchor points included |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with high-clarity Blind View Monitor cluster streams |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front, Side, and Rear parking sensors standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Snow White PearlWolf GrayRunway RedAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
