Skoda Kylaq vs Citroen Basalt

CarWale brings you comparison of Skoda Kylaq and Citroen Basalt. The Skoda Kylaq price is Rs. 7.89 Lakh and Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 8.25 Lakh. The Skoda Kylaq is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Kylaq provides the mileage of 19.68 kmpl and Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Kylaq vs Basalt Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kylaq	Basalt
Price	Rs. 7.89 Lakh	Rs. 8.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1199 cc
Power	114 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Skoda Kylaq

Classic

Rs. 7.89 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen Basalt

You 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Ground Clearance (mm)	189		195
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		9.95
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0 TSI		1.2 Kappa
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.68View Mileage Details	18View Mileage Details	17.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		810	789
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Manual	Manual	Manual
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic		Tilt

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Folding Rear Seat		Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat			60:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	TFT	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer		Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Deep Black	Steel Grey	Denim Blue
Lava Blue	Polar White	Abyss Black
Carbon Steel		Titan Grey
Tornado Red		Typhoon Silver
Brilliant Silver		Fiery Red
Candy White		Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

122 Ratings

4.6/5

45 Ratings

4.8/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.6Performance	4.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

A compact SUV with a powerful engine

A compact SUV with a powerful engine along with so many features rivalry against its competitor's riding is great as looks only required is to fix the rear overall great at under 10 lacs with incredible features.

Nice pricing

Looks are decent in competition to curvv pricing is better And Citroen is one of the best brand famous for its comfort let's hope for the best in how it performs in this Indian market.

Excellent car

Driving experience super fast and easy to work with good quality fantastic quality awesome my dream car but not purchased by my problems sorry next time I purchased my dream car.

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Length (mm)	3995	4352	3995
Width (mm)	1783	1765	1770
Height (mm)	1619	1593	1617
Wheelbase (mm)	2566	2651	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	189		195

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	446	470	350
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45	45

Antenna	Yes (Roof-mounted)	Yes (Roof-mounted)
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Black	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Headlights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Halogen
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down		Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Black	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener			Electric Tailgate Release

Android Auto
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		100000	Unlimited