Comparing the Citroen Basalt and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor is priced at ₹554,990. On the engine front, the Citroen Basalt comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Tata Tigor's 1199 cc, producing 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI for the Citroen Basalt versus 19.60 kmpl for the Tata Tigor. 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 | 1.2-litre Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 35 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI | 19.60 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 470 Litres | 419 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1392 |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1170 kg | 992 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm | 3995 mm, 1677 mm, 1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip-key operation |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Fully digital instrument cluster with inverted segment LED readout |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart key proximity entry with Engine |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium fabric or premium dual-tone sonic leatherette |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Premium 8-Speaker Harman Audio System |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Automatic Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power adjustable, electrically auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Coupe SUV) | Rear Windscreen Defogger equipped (Rear wiper absent due to sedan trunk profile) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 | 175/65 R14 (Mid trims) | 175/60 R15 (Top Trims) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Sonic Dual-tone Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 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 |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black | Daytona GreyPristine WhiteArizona BlueSupernova CopperMeteor Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |










