Citroen Basalt You vs Tata Curvv Smart: Which Base Variant SUV-coupe Should You Consider?

Modified On Sep 02, 2024 02:28 PM By Samarth for Citroen Basalt

68.3K Views
Write a comment

One gets more features in the base model, while the other offer a more spacious cabin

Update (02/09/2024): The Tata Curvv has been launched with prices starting from Rs 10 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India).

The Citroen Basalt has been launched at a rather attractive price of Rs 7.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). Meanwhile, its direct competitor, the Tata Curvv, which has been fully unveiled, is slated for launch on September 2.

While we await the Curvv's price announcement, let's compare the features of the base variants of these two SUV-coupes to check which one might be the better choice for you.

Dimensions

Dimensions	Citroen Basalt	Tata Curvv	Difference
Length	4352 mm	4308 mm	44 mm
Width	1765 mm	1810 mm	(-) 45 mm
Height	1593 mm	1630 mm	(-) 37 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm	2560 mm	91 mm
Boot Space	470 litres	500 litres	(-) 30 litres

The Citroen Basalt is 44 mm longer than the Tata Curvv.
However, the Curvv is both wider and taller than the Basalt by 45 mm and 37 mm, respectively.
The Basalt offers a 91mm longer wheelbase than the Curvv.
However, the Curvv offers 30 litres more boot space than the Basalt.

Powertrain

	Citroen Basalt You	Tata Curvv Smart
Engine	1.2-litre naturally aspirated (N/A)petrol	1.2-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power	82 PS	120 PS	118 PS
Torque	115 Nm	170 Nm	260 Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT	6-speed MT	6-speed MT

The Citroen Basalt's base variant is equipped with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine only, while the Tata Curvv's base variant features a more powerful 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, delivering 38 PS and 55 Nm more output than the Basalt.
Additionally, Tata offers a diesel engine with the Curvv, whereas the Basalt does not come with a diesel option in any of its variants.

Citroen Basalt Manual Transmission

Both SUV-coupes get a manual transmission option in their base variants.
Do note that both the SUV-coupes get an option of an automatic transmission, but for that you need to pick a higher variant.
The Citroen Basalt also offers you a more powerful 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, which is offered from the mid-spec Plus variant onwards.

Colour Options

Both the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt offer only two monotone colour options for their base variants. The Curvv's Smart variant is available in Pristine White and Daytona Grey, similarly the Basalt comes in Polar White and Steel Grey options.

However, other colour options available on the higher-spec trims of both the SUV-coupes are as follows:

Citroen Basalt	Tata Curvv
Garnet Red	Flame Red
Cosmo Blue	Opera Blue
Platinum Grey	Daytona Grey
Steel Grey	Pure Grey
Polar White	Pristine White
Polar White with Perla Nera Black roof	Gold Essence
Garnet Red with Perla Nera Black roof

Also See: Citroen Basalt Is Available In Five Monotone And Two Dual-tone Colour Options

Features

Features	Citroen Basalt You	Tata Curvv Smart
Exterior	Halogen headlights Flap-style door handles in black 16-inch steel wheels Halogen tail lights	LED headlights with LED DRLs LED tail lights Flush-type door handles with lighting 16-inch steel wheels Rear spoiler
Interior	Black and grey fabric seat upholstery	2-spoke steering with an illuminated Tata logo Fabric upholstery
Comfort & Convenience	Manual AC Basic Driver Display Integrated headrest for front and rear passengers with naprest 12V power outlet Front power windows with one touch auto down	Manual AC Height adjustable driver seat 4-inch driver’s display Steering mounted controls (for driver’s display) Tilt steering wheel Multi drive modes: Sport, Eco, City Flip and fold rear seat All 4 power windows
Infotainment	N.A.	N.A.
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear parking sensors ABS with EBD Hill hold assist 3-point seatbelt for all seats Seatbelt reminder for all seats ISOFIX child seat anchorage	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear parking sensors ABS with EBD Hill hold control 3-point seatbelt for all seats Seatbelt reminder for all seats ISOFIX child seat anchorage

Key Takeaways

Both the base variants of the Citroen Basalt and Tata Curvv come equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, manual AC, 6 airbags, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), and 3-point seatbelts for all seats. However, both miss out on an infotainment system.
The Citroen Basalt's base "You" variant features halogen headlights, whereas the Curvv's base variant gets LED lighting setup, LED DRLs, and flush-type door handles with welcome lights for a distinct look. Other features that the base variant of Curvv offers include a 4-inch driver's display, all power windows (Basalt gets only in front), multiple drive modes, steering mounted control, and a height-adjustable driver seat.
On the other hand, the Basalt offers some features that the Curvv lacks such as a rear passenger naprest and auto-down functionality for the front windows.

Price And Verdict

	Citroen Basalt	Tata Curvv
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 7.99 lakh onwards	Rs 9.2 lakh onwards (Expected)

Both models come with the bare necessary features considering they are entry-level variants. However, the Curvv offers a tad more kit for its entry-level model. It also gets more powerful engine options than the Basalt, which only gets a naturally aspirated petrol engine for the entry model. That being said, the Curvv is expected to come at a slightly higher starting price than the Basalt and that could favour the Citroen.

Follow CarDekho's WhatsApp channel for all the latest automotive updates