Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Tata Tiago EV 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 Tiago EV is priced at ₹698,998. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech Turbo | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 1-Speed Single-Stage Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 55 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 114 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 24 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 10% to 80% of charge in exactly 35 minutes |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Uses universal CCS-II charging standard interface ports |
| Range | — | 285 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dash toggles or wheel inputs |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1560 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 166 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 3825, 1684, 1562 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electrically power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto closure |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants with single-zone mapping |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Fully digital crisp instrument console display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level speed toggles |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) free-floating high-definition touchscreen by HARMAN featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity fob vehicle entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort power window operation across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing cabin ventilation ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium full fabric on baseline trims; premium light leatherette upholstery configurations on top tiers |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Multi-channel setup comprising up to 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters by HARMAN. |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A alongside Type-C fast-charging ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual voice recognition covering climate control adjustment and media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored front and rear bumper panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps with localized cornering utility |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED projector headlamps with automatic dusk sensors |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with built-in turning signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with heating element defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional stylized roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Futuristic connected LED taillight array across the rear tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist safety logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat safety hooks |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a live blind-view monitor display |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse distance proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Dehradun DewSobo SurgePangong PulsePure GreyPristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
