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KIA Seltos vs Citroen Basalt

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Citroen Basalt? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Basalt. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT and Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs.8.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Citroen Basalt is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Basalt has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Basalt

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosCitroen Basalt
PriceRs.11.13 LakhRs.8.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl18 kmpl
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.23 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
470 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Colors
Images
Seltos Images
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Basalt Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
-
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
check
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear twist beam with coil spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
215/60 R17
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R18
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inches
7 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
8
4
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years/40000 Kms
Extended Warranty
5 Years/unlimited Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 T-GDi
1.2L PureTech 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
7
5
Power
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
-
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
4 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4365 mm
4352 mm
Width
1800 mm
1765 mm
Height
1645 mm
1593 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
470 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1240 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • Excellent value for money : mid-size SUV at the price of a sub 4m offering
  • A very comfortable ride set-up, something that Citroens are known for
  • Spacious cabin, even tall rear passengers will not have a reason to complain
  • 470-litre boot is bigger than even the Honda Elevate!
  • Easy to drive manners - good visibility and light controls
  • 1.2-litre turbo petrol is punchy and the 6-speed AT responsive
Cons
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • Features like sunroof, push button start, cruise control, auto lamps etc missing
  • No automatic (or even AMT) with non-turbo petrol. No CNG or diesel either
  • Limited dealer network - only 85 outlets across India at launch
  • Bharat crash test ratings might be average at best
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Citroen Basalt

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Basalt has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1645 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Basalt is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 470 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1593 mm height, 4352 mm length, 1765 mm width, and 1240 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with AWD and 7 Manual transmission. And Basalt comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Citroen Basalt Owner Reviews

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    • VR
      Vikram Rajwadkar
      28 Days ago
      5.0
      Lovely car for long drives. Good features and safety features as well. Good average on the highway. Gt edition has great pickup and torque. Would recommend it to new buyers.
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      Amandeep Singh
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Wonderful experience and comfortable to drive on busy roads and also ambience of the car is super cool with Panoramic sunroof and ambient lights. Overall it was fun to drive this car.
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      Deepak K
      10 Month ago
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      10 Month ago
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      Arshad Sharfi
      10 Month ago
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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