Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the Citroen Basalt comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 88 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI for the Citroen Basalt versus 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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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| Battery | — | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | Yes | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | — | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
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 | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
