Citroen Basalt vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Maruti Baleno? 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 price starts at Rs 8.32 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,29,746^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.4 Based on 30 Reviews	4.4 Based on 608 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,29,746^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.4

Based on 30 Reviews

4.4

Based on 608 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3990
Width (mm)	1765	1745
Height (mm)	1593	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	318
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Additional Features	Manual AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Interior Environment - Dual-tone Black & Grey dashboard,Premium Printed Roofliner,Instrument Panel - Deco 'Ash soft touch,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear lever surround, Steering wheel,Glossy Black Accents - Door armrest,AC vents (side) outer rings, Central AC Vents Steering wheel controls,Parcel Shelf,Distance to Empty,Average Fuel Consumption,Low Fuel Warning Lamp,Outside temperature indicator in cluster	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackGarnet RedCosmo Blue+2 MoreBasalt Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron-CHROME,Front Panel: Chrome moustache,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Body Side Sill Cladding`,Front Signature Grill: High Gloss Black,AColour Touch: Front Bumper & C-Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirror: High Gloss Black,Wheel Arch Cladding,Skid Plate - Front & Rear,Dual Tone Roof,Body Side Door Moulding & Chrome Insert,Front Grill Embellisher (Glossy Black + Painted)	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera Black+2 MoreBasalt Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt
- Unique SUV coupe design grabs attention.
- Well shaped massive boot can take multiple large suitcases with ease.
- Rear seat sets benchmark in terms of comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car.
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

Citroen Basalt
- Missing premium features such as leather seats, push button engine start, powered driver seat and sunroof.
- No premium soft-touch materials in the cabin.
- Lacks sporty engine performance as compared to rivals.
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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Basalt comparison with similar cars

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CitroenBasalt
Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
Tata Curvv
Rs.10 - 19.52 Lakh^*
Basalt vs Curvv
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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.99 - 15.56 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.52 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.32 - 14.10 Lakh^*
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Rs.6 - 10.32 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.52 - 13.04 Lakh^*
Baleno vs FRONX
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
Baleno vs Swift
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Maruti Dzire
Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
Baleno vs Dzire
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Hyundai i20
Rs.7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
Baleno vs i20

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹ 8.32 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Citroen Basalt.

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