Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon - Detailed Comparison

In a competitive automobile marketplace, choosing the right car can easily become a challenge when all options are strongly priced in the same range yet somewhat differ in size and features. We will go ahead and do an in-depth comparison between Citroen Basalt and Tata Nexon. Though the Citroen Basalt is a tad smaller compared to the Tata Nexon, their price bands practically put them head-to-head against each other.

While the Basalt is compact in its dimensions, the Nexon is with a far more considerable list of features. We provide you with a rundown of what makes the two different and what makes them similar so that you can make an informed decision based on what matters most to you.

Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon Pricing

Comparison	Citroen Basalt	Tata Nexon
Price	Rs. 7.99 lakh to Rs. 13.62 lakh	Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 15.80 lakh

The pricing could also be another major point of interest to most buyers. Ex-showroom pricing for the Citroen Basalt starts at Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs. 13.62 lakh while the Tata Nexon starts from Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom onwards for the base petrol-manual variant and can stretch up to Rs 15.80 lakh for the top-end diesel-automatic variant.

Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon - Specifications

Comparison	Citroen Basalt	Tata Nexon
Engine	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol/ 1.2-litre turbo-petrol	1.2-litre turbo-petrol
Power	81bhp/109bhp	118.2bhp
Torque	115Nm/ 190Nm	170Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, or automatic	5-speed, 6-speed manual or AMT, or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Length	4352mm	3995mm
Width	1765mm	1804mm
Height	1593mm	1620mm
Wheelbase	2651mm	2498mm
Boot Space	470-litres	382-litres

The Basalt comes with two different engines. The range starts with this 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol that produces 81bhp and 115Nm of torque. The top-spec gets a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol that churns out 109bhp and 190Nm of torque. The transmission options are a 5-speed manual for the naturally aspirated and a 6-speed manual or automatic for the turbocharged. It measures 4352mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1593mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 2651mm. At the back, there is also plenty of 470-litres of luggage space in the boot.

The Tata Nexon also comes with two engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine making 118.2bhp plus 170Nm of peak torque and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine that can put out 113.3bhp with another peak torque, rated at 260Nm. It gets a 5-speed and a 6-speed manual, an AMT, and even a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. There are three driving modes: Sport, City, and Eco, which all work in collaboration to create a different driving mood. By dimensions, the Nexon stands at 3995mm in length, 1804mm in width, 1620mm in height, and 2498mm in wheelbase with 208mm of ground clearance. Boot space offered by the Nexon is 382-litres.

Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon - Exterior Design

The outer design of Citroen Basalt is sleek and modern, with a twin-slat front grille, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, circular fog lights, stylish blacked-out ORVMs, flap-type door handles, dual-tone alloy wheels, and a shark-fin antenna. It is also helped in these terms by wrap-around taillights and by the sloping roofline. Contrast-coloured roofs are also offered.

On the other hand, the Tata Nexon has been facelifted and is now fresh and dynamic. Up front, it now comes with a new slim grille that seems to take inspiration from the Curvv SUV Coupe concept, flanking the LED split headlamps with LED DRLs. Y-shaped LED taillights with a connecting light bar are trendy and also get huge body cladding. The Nexon also gets all-new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and a sloping roof.

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Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon - Features

The Citroen Basalt comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen-based infotainment system, auto-climatic control, and a digital instrument console. The cabin has a 3-spoke steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The rear seats offer length-adjustable thigh support, and the rear area brings in rear AC vents.

The cabin of all-new Tata cars is new and feels much better now. It now gets a segment-leading 10.25-inch touch-screen infotainment unit supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a digital 10.25-inch instrumental cluster. The Nexon now even comes loaded with some newer features like ventilated seats, height adjustment for the front seats, and purple upholstery. It keeps the cabin high on comfort while ticking all the boxes for modern features.

Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Nexon Safety Features

The Citroen Basalt comes with a load of safety features, like an anti-lock braking system, central locking, and child safety locks. There are six airbags. It also includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), seat belt warning, door ajar warning, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat mount, and hill assist.

In comparison, this new model continues to provide all safety features, including six airbags, ABS along with EBD, ESP, hill hold assist, reverse parking sensors, and day/night IRVM. Higher variants get additional features such as the 360-degree surround-view camera, front parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a blind-spot monitor. The Nexon has received 5-star ratings from Global NCAP for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection.

Conclusion

The Citroen Basalt has more space and a price tag that is close to cutthroat. It is more of an experience, however, with advanced safety, multiple engine options, and a new form from the inside out. If weight is put more on roomy cabins and a lower starting price, then Basalt will be a better choice. Should a comprehensive set of features and a class-leading safety rating be what you want, then the Tata Nexon is more appealing. Ultimately, these offer two strong cases, and it all comes down to what you need in a vehicle and what you like.

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