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Volkswagen Virtus vs Citroen Basalt

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Citroen Basalt? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and Basalt. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs.8.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You. Volkswagen Virtus is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.43 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas Citroen Basalt is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model), and Basalt has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model).

Virtus vs Basalt

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusCitroen Basalt
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.8.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1199 cc
Power113.43 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.08 kmpl18 kmpl
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.23 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
470 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.43 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Basalt Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Macpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Rear twist beam with coil spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
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Alloy
Spare Wheel
195/65 R15
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/55 R 16
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

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

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

Basic Warranty
4 Year/100000 Kms
2 Years/40000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
1.2L PureTech 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
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DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.43 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.08 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS 6
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

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

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

Length
4561 mm
4352 mm
Width
1752 mm
1765 mm
Height
1507 mm
1593 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
521 Litres
470 Litres
Kerb Weight
1173 kg
1240 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
  • 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
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • 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 Volkswagen Virtus and Citroen Basalt

Safety

Virtus comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 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

Virtus has doors and seats. It is an with 521 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 179 mm. It is 1752 mm wide, 1507 mm high and 4561 mm long. It has 1173 kg kerb weight and 2651 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

Volkswagen Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Basalt comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and Citroen Basalt Owner Reviews

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    • R
      Renu
      06 Jan 2025
      5.0
      Excellent car amazing features of this car. Fully family car, amazing looks of this car and boot space is also very good.
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      Dr Ram Pujari
      6 Month ago
      4.7
      Great car for safety and the feeling of driving pleasure. A look at the European standard and quality of a super breed. I really enjoyed driving the car. Marvelous experience indeed always
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      ram
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      It comes with a range of features including advanced safety technologies, a spacious interior, modern infotainment system, and efficient engine options. It offers features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a digital cockpit display.
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      Krishnakumar
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
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      David Sujin
      1 Year ago
      4.7
      Buying Myself Dr.David sujin. Buying Virtus GT is really happy. Good looking sedan Driving experience High performance open cylinder.. 2 cylinder high mileage . My Virtus. GT has been completed 25000 km . I have been facing AC HEATER .informed to the sales and service department . Heater got repaired . Recently got accident . They have taken one month to repair. But after the repair this issue started. Then my side mirror paint is wrongly placed by showrooms. I have approached the service team Thiruvella EVM MOTOR KERALA. No proper response . Bad experience. My GT IS YELLOW COLOUR EASY IDENTIFICATION LIKE A SPORTS CAR. PERFORMANCE VERY GOOD BREAKING. I have driven the speed of 196 km in Chennai to Kanyakumari highway . I have reached Chennnai to Kanyakumari 9 hours time .mileage average in D—-/ 14-18 km I got the maximum 19. 06 while driving early morning . Sports. .. I got 11km Manual padel shift- with high RPM 6-8km only But performance is awesome. Incredible. Engine sounds awesome. Over all it’s like my dream car. I have love it.
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