Citroen Basalt X vs Hyundai i20

Should you buy Citroen Basalt X or Hyundai i20? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen Basalt X price starts at Rs 8.55 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Hyundai i20 price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Basalt X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt X has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt X Vs i20

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Hyundai i20
On Road Price	Rs.16,35,120^*	Not Available
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Citroen Basalt X
Max Turbo X AT DT
14.11 Lakh^*
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Hyundai i20
Asta Opt iVT Knight DT
6 - 10.48 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Max Turbo X AT DT	Asta Opt iVT Knight DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,35,120^*	No
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,155/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.64,665	No
User Rating	4.5 Based on 39 Reviews	4.5 Based on 176 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Variant

Max Turbo X AT DT

Asta Opt iVT Knight DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,35,120^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,155/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,665

User Rating

4.5

Based on 39 Reviews

4.5

Based on 176 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	-
Displacement (cc)	1199	-
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	-
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

Displacement (cc)

1199

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

205Nm@1750-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	-
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	-
Width (mm)	1765	-
Height (mm)	1593	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180
Seating Capacity	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
Power Windows	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt X Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverFiery Red With Abyss BlackStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTitanium Black+4 Morei20 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	No	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4

Safety

Advance Internet
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ) more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt X
- Unique road presence: SUV-coupe bodystyle stands out from the rest
- In-cabin experience feels rich with leatherette material and ambient lighting
- Ride quality: Exceptional ride comfort even for bad roads
- Turbo-petrol engine has effortless performance for both city and highway usage
- Rear seats offer great comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car
- Boot space is massive and can accommodate multiple large suitcases
Hyundai i20
- Looks like a youth friendly hatchback which never fails to grab attention
- Space: Can seat three people at the back in comfort

Citroen Basalt X
- Fit and finish could be better with smoother plastics
- Limited powertrains: No diesel or CNG option
Hyundai i20
- Single NA petrol engine: No option of diesel and turbo-petrol limited to N Line version
- Stiff ride quality: Could be more comfortable for a family car

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt X and Hyundai i20?

A ) The mileage of Basalt X is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of i20 is 20 kmpl. Hyundai i20 gives better mileage than Citroen Basalt X.

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