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Citroen Basalt vs Tata Nexon

Should you buy Citroen Basalt or Tata Nexon? 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 Tata Nexon price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart Opt (Petrol). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Nexon has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Nexon has a mileage of 24.08 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basalt Vs Nexon

Key HighlightsCitroen BasaltTata Nexon
On Road PriceRs.16,12,544*Rs.17,25,362*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)11991199
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Citroen Basalt vs Tata Nexon comparison

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        Citroen Basalt
        Citroen Basalt
        Rs13.95 Lakh*
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            Rs15 Lakh*
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              Basic Information
              On-Road Price in New Delhi
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              Rs.16,12,544*
              Rs.17,25,362*
              Rs.13,03,441*
              Finance Available (EMI)
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              Rs.30,698/month
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              Rs.34,068/month
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              Rs.25,861/month
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              Insurance
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              Rs.64,094
              Rs.51,543
              Rs.50,092
              User Rating
              4.4
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              Based on 479 Reviews
              Brochure
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              Engine & Transmission
              Engine Type
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              Puretech 110
              1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
              1.0L Turbo
              Displacement (cc)
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              1199
              1199
              999
              No. of Cylinders
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              Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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              109bhp@5500rpm
              118.27bhp@5500rpm
              98.63bhp@5000rpm
              Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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              205Nm@1750-2500rpm
              170Nm@1750-4000rpm
              152Nm@2200-4400rpm
              Valves Per Cylinder
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              4
              4
              4
              Fuel Supply System
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              -
              -
              MPFi
              Turbo Charger
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              YesYesYes
              Transmission Type
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              Automatic
              Automatic
              Automatic
              Gearbox
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              6-Speed
              7-Speed DCA
              CVT
              Drive Type
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              FWD
              FWD
              Fuel & Performance
              Fuel Type
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              Petrol
              Petrol
              Petrol
              Mileage City (kmpl)
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              14
              Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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              17
              Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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              18.7
              17.01
              18.24
              Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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              45
              44
              40
              Emission Norm Compliance
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              BS VI 2.0
              BS VI 2.0
              BS VI 2.0
              Top Speed (kmph)
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              180
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              Suspension, Steering & Brakes
              Front Suspension
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              MacPherson suspension
              MacPherson Strut suspension
              MacPherson Strut suspension
              Rear Suspension
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              Rear twist beam
              Rear twist beam
              Rear twist beam
              Steering Type
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              Electric
              Electric
              Electric
              Steering Column
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              Tilt
              Tilt and Collapsible
              Tilt
              Turning Radius (Metres)
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              5.1
              -
              Front Brake Type
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              Ventilated Disc
              Disc
              Disc
              Rear Brake Type
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              Drum
              Drum
              Drum
              Top Speed (Kmph)
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              180
              -
              Tyre Size
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              205/60 R16
              215/60 R16
              195/60
              Tyre Type
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              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Wheel Size (Inch)
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              No
              N/A
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              Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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              16
              16
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              Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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              16
              16
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              Dimensions & Capacity
              Length (mm)
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              4352
              3995
              3991
              Width (mm)
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              1765
              1804
              1750
              Height (mm)
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              1593
              1620
              1605
              Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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              208
              205
              Wheel Base (mm)
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              2651
              2498
              2500
              Front Tread (mm)
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              -
              -
              1536
              Rear Tread (mm)
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              -
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              1535
              Seating Capacity
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              5
              5
              5
              Boot Space (Litres)
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              470
              382
              405
              No. of Doors
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              5
              5
              5
              Comfort & Convenience
              Power Steering
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              YesYesYes
              Automatic Climate Control
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              YesYesYes
              Air Quality Control
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              Yes
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              Accessory Power Outlet
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              YesYesYes
              Trunk Light
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Vanity Mirror
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Reading Lamp
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Seat Headrest
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              Adjustable
              Yes
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              Adjustable Headrest
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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              Yes
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              Yes
              Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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              Yes
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              Rear AC Vents
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              YesYesYes
              Multifunction Steering Wheel
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              YesYesYes
              Cruise Control
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              YesYes
              Parking Sensors
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              Rear
              Front & Rear
              Rear
              Foldable Rear Seat
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              60:40 Split
              60:40 Split
              Smart Access Card Entry
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Engine Start Stop Button
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              YesYesYes
              Cooled Glovebox
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              YesYes
              Bottle Holder
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              Front & Rear Door
              Front & Rear Door
              Front & Rear Door
              Voice Commands
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              Yes
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              Paddle Shifters
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              -
              Yes
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              USB Charger
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              Front & Rear
              -
              -
              Central Console Armrest
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              With Storage
              With Storage
              With Storage
              Tailgate Ajar Warning
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              Yes
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              -
              Gear Shift Indicator
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              YesNo
              -
              Rear Curtain
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              -
              No
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              Luggage Hook And Net
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              YesNo
              -
              Additional Features
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              Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest
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              PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone horn,Intermittent position on front wipers,Rear parcel shelf,Front seat back pocket – passenger,Upper glove box,Vanity mirror - passenger side,Multi-sense driving modes & rotary coand on centre console,Interior ambient illumination with control switch
              One Touch Operating Power Window
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              All
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              Driver's Window
              Drive Modes
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              3
              3
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              Idle Start Stop System
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Drive Mode Types
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              Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode
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              -
              Power Windows
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              Front & Rear
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              Front & Rear
              Cup Holders
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              Front & Rear
              -
              Front & Rear
              Air Conditioner
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              YesYesYes
              Heater
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              YesYesYes
              Adjustable Steering
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              Powered Adjustment
              YesYes
              KeyLess Entry
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              YesYesYes
              Ventilated Seats
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              Yes
              -
              Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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              YesYesYes
              Automatic Headlamps
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              Yes
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              Follow Me Home Headlamps
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              Yes
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              Interior
              Tachometer
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              YesYesYes
              Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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              YesYes
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              Glove Box
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              YesYesYes
              Digital Odometer
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              Yes
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              Additional Features
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              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
              2 Spoke Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo
              Liquid chrome upper panel strip & piano black door panels,Mystery black interior door handles,Liquid chrome gear box bottom inserts,Chrome knob on centre & side air vents,3-spoke steering wheel with leather insert and red stitching,Quilted embossed seat upholstery with red stitching,Red fade dashboard accent,Mystery black high centre console with armrest & closed storage,17.78 cm multi-skin drive mode cluster
              Digital Cluster
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              Yes
              Full
              Yes
              Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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              7
              10.24
              7
              Upholstery
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              Leatherette
              Leatherette
              Leatherette
              Exterior
              Available Colors
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              Platinum GreyPolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackGarnet RedCosmo Blue+2 MoreBasalt ColorsCreative OceanPristine White Dual ToneFlame RedCalgary WhitePure GreyFearless Purple Dual ToneFlame Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey Dual ToneDaytona GreyAtlas Black+5 MoreNexon ColorsIce Cool WhiteKiger Colors
              Body Type
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              Adjustable Headlamps
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              YesYes
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              Rain Sensing Wiper
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              Yes
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              Rear Window Wiper
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              YesYes
              Rear Window Washer
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              YesYes
              Rear Window Defogger
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              YesYesYes
              Wheel Covers
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              NoNo
              Alloy Wheels
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Spoiler
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              -
              YesYes
              Sun Roof
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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              Yes
              -
              Yes
              Integrated Antenna
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              YesYesYes
              Chrome Grille
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              -
              -
              Yes
              Projector Headlamps
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Cornering Foglamps
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              Yes
              -
              Roof Rails
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              YesYes
              LED DRLs
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              YesYesYes
              LED Headlamps
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              YesYesYes
              LED Taillights
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              NoYesYes
              LED Fog Lamps
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              Yes
              -
              Additional Features
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              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)
              Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature, Alloy Wheel with Aero Inserts, Top-mounted Rear Wiper and Washer, Bi Function LED Headlamps
              C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black door handles,Front grille chrome accent,Silver rear SUV skid plate,Satin silver roof bars (50 load carrying capacity),Tri-octa LED pure vision headlamps,Mystery black & chrome trim fender accentuator,Tailgate chrome inserts,Front skid plate,Turbo door decals,40.64 cm diamond cut alloys with red wheel caps
              Fog Lights
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              Front
              Front
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              Antenna
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              Shark Fin
              Shark Fin
              Shark Fin
              Sunroof
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              -
              Single Pane
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              Boot Opening
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              Manual
              Electronic
              Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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              -
              -
              Powered & Folding
              Tyre Size
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              205/60 R16
              215/60 R16
              195/60
              Tyre Type
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              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Radial Tubeless
              Wheel Size (Inch)
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              No
              N/A
              -
              Safety
              Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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              YesYesYes
              Central Locking
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              YesYesYes
              Child Safety Locks
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              YesYesYes
              Anti Theft Alarm
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              Yes
              -
              No. of Airbags
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              6
              6
              4
              Driver Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Passenger Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Side Airbag
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              YesYesYes
              Side Airbag Rear
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              NoNoNo
              Day Night Rear View Mirror
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              YesYesYes
              Seat Belt Warning
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              YesYesYes
              Door Ajar Warning
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              YesYesYes
              Traction Control
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              -
              YesYes
              Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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              YesYesYes
              Engine Immobilizer
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              YesYesYes
              Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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              YesYesYes
              Rear Camera
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              With Guidedlines
              With Guidedlines
              With Guidedlines
              Anti Theft Device
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Anti Pinch Power Windows
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              -
              Driver
              Driver
              Speed Alert
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              YesYesYes
              Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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              -
              YesYes
              Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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              YesYesYes
              Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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              -
              Driver and Passenger
              Driver
              Blind Spot Monitor
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Geo Fence Alert
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Hill Descent Control
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              -
              No
              -
              Hill Assist
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              YesYesYes
              Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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              -
              YesYes
              360 View Camera
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Curtain Airbag
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              YesYes
              -
              Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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              YesYesYes
              Global NCAP Safety Rating
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              5 Star
              -
              Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
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              5 Star
              -
              Advance Internet
              Remote Vehicle Status Check
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              Yes
              -
              Live Weather
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              Yes
              -
              E-Call & I-Call
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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              -
              Yes
              -
              SOS Button
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              YesYes
              -
              RSA
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              YesYes
              -
              Over Speeding Alert
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Remote AC On/Off
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              -
              Yes
              -
              Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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              Yes
              -
              -
              Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop
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              YesYes
              -
              Entertainment & Communication
              Radio
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              YesYesYes
              Integrated 2DIN Audio
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              YesNo
              Wireless Phone Charging
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              YesYesYes
              Bluetooth Connectivity
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              YesYesYes
              Touchscreen
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              YesYesYes
              Touchscreen Size
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              10.23
              10.24
              8
              Connectivity
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              Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
              Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
              Android Auto
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              YesYesYes
              Apple Car Play
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              YesYesYes
              No. of Speakers
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              4
              4
              4
              Additional Features
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              Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
              20.32 cm display link floating touchscreen,Wireless smartphone replication,3D sound by ARKAMYS,2 tweeters
              Usb Ports
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              YesYesYes
              Tweeter
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              2
              4
              2
              Subwoofer
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              -
              1
              -
              Rear Touchscreen
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              No
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              -
              Speakers
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              Front & Rear
              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.

                Tata Nexon

                • Loaded with features: sunroof, front seat ventilation, dual displays
                • Comfortable ride quality: tackles bad roads with ease
                • Choice of petrol and diesel engines. New 7-speed DCT available with petrol
                • Updated interior features better design and quality
              • 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.

                Tata Nexon

                • Ergonomic issues still persist
                • Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
                • Tech package glitches time to time

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              Questions & answers

              Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Basalt and Tata Nexon?
              A ) Citroen Basalt price starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh & Tata Nexon price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen Basalt is cheaper between these two cars.
              Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt and Tata Nexon?
              A ) The mileage of Basalt is 18.7 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Nexon is 17.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Citroen Basalt gives better mileage than Tata Nexon.
              *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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