Citroen Basalt vs MG Comet EV

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or MG Comet EV? 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 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and MG Comet EV price starts Rs 7 Lakh ex-showroom for Executive (Electric).

Basalt Vs Comet EV

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	MG Comet EV
On Road Price	Rs.16,12,544^*	Rs.10,04,408^*
Range (km)	-	230
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	17.3
Charging Time	-	7.5KW 3.5H(0-100%)

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Citroen Basalt
Rs13.95 Lakh^*
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MG Comet EV
Rs9.65 Lakh^*
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo AT DT
7.99 - 13.95 Lakh^*
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MG Comet EV
100 Year Limited Edition
7 - 9.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo AT DT	100 Year Limited Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,12,544^*	Rs.10,04,408^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,698/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.19,127/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,094	Rs.39,608
User Rating	4.4 Based on 26 Reviews	4.3 Based on 204 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 0.75/km

Basic Information

Max Turbo AT DT

100 Year Limited Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,12,544^*

Rs.10,04,408^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,698/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.19,127/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,094

Rs.39,608

User Rating

4.4

Based on 26 Reviews

4.3

Based on 204 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 0.75/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1199	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	7.5KW 3.5H(0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	17.3
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	41.42bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	110Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	230 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	182
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1199

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.2
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	145/70 R12
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	12
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	2974
Width (mm)	1765	1505
Height (mm)	1593	1640
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2010
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	350
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-
No. of Doors	5	2
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	One Key Seat Turning mechanism for 2nd row entry (Co-Driver seat only),Creep Mode,0.5L Bottle Holder In Doors,Front Co-Driver Grab Handle,Widget Customization of Homescreen with Multiple Pages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for Homepage of Infotainment Screen,Headunit Theme Store with New EVERGREEN Theme,Driver & Co-Driver Vanity Mirror,Smart Start System,Digital Key with sharing function,Front 12V Power outlet,Voice Coands For Car Functions, AC On/off, Radio, Remaining Mileage,Quiet Mode, Etc,30+ Hinglish Voice Coands,Voice Coands For Weather, Cricket, Calculator, Clock, Date/day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge,Widget Customisation Of Homescreen With Multiple Pages,Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper,Theme Store To Download Themes,Brightness Sync Function (For Infotainment And Cluster),Birthday Wish On Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Charging Details On Infotainment,Maximum Speed Setting On Infotainment (From 30 to 80 km/h),Online Music App,Digital Key With Key Sharing Function,Audio, AC On/off In Car Remote Control In i-SMART App,Approach Unlock Function,Vehicle Status Check On App,Vehicle Start Alarm,Smart Drive Information,Charging Station Search,100% Charging Notification On i-SMART App,-SMART App For Smartwatch,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert At Ignition On (For Both 12V And EV Battery),e-Call (For Safety),i-Call (For Convenience),Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Departure Good Bye Message On Exit,Ecotree-CO2 Saved Data On Infotainment And i-SMART App,Number Of Keys(Intelligent Key),USB Ports(Fast Charging)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	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	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
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	(Leatherette) Wrapped Steering Wheel,PVC Layering on door trim,Inside door handle with Chrome,100-Year Edition Theme PVC Seat Upholstery
Digital Cluster	Yes	Embedded LCD Screen
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Platinum GreyPolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackGarnet RedCosmo Blue+2 MoreBasalt Colors	Green With Black RoofCandy White With Starry BlackApple Green With Starry BlackStarry BlackAurora SilverCandy White+1 MoreComet EV Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
LED DRLs	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)	Modern Parallel Steps LED Headlamp,Black Finish ORVMs,Dark Chrome Finish Comet Emblem,Black Finish Internet Inside Emblem,Customizable Lock Screen Wallpaper,Modern Parallel Steps LED Taillamp,Illuminated MG Logo,LED turn indicators on ORVMs,Outside door handle with Chrome,Body Coloured ORVM & Side Garnish,Aero Wiper (Boneless Wiper),Extended Horizon Front & Rear Connecting Lights,Turn Indicator Integrated DRL,100-Year Edition Emblem
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	145/70 R12
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	12
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Exterior

Available Colors

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

Green With Black RoofCandy White With Starry BlackApple Green With Starry BlackStarry BlackAurora Silver+1 MoreComet EV Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	i-Smart
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	2
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	Bluetooth Music & Calling,Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay,i-Smart with 55+ Connected car features
Usb Ports	Yes	3
Inbuilt Apps	-	Jio Saavn
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	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.
MG Comet EV
- Small proportions, makes the car ideal for city use.
- Premium look and feel of the interiors
- Up to 250km of claimed range
- Highlight features include two 10.25 inch screens, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car features, and keyless entry.
- Feels peppy and effortless to drive in the city
- Space for 4 adults

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.
MG Comet EV
- No boot space without folding the rear seats
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Not at all a highway car, hence not an allrounder

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and MG Comet EV?

A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh & MG Comet EV price starts at ₹ 7 Lakh in New Delhi. MG Comet EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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