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KIA Carens vs Citroen Basalt

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Citroen Basalt? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Basalt. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Citroen Basalt Price starts at Rs.8.32 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Citroen Basalt is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 109bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Basalt has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Basalt

Key HighlightsKIA CarensCitroen Basalt
PriceRs.11.41 LakhRs.8.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm109bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl18 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.31 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
470 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
109bhp @ 5750 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear twist beam with coil spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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check
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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check
Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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7 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.2L PureTech 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
109bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
11.5:1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
4 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4352 mm
Width
1800 mm
1765 mm
Height
1708 mm
1593 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
470 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1240 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • Excellent value for money : mid-size SUV at the price of a sub 4m offering
  • A very comfortable ride set-up, something that Citroens are known for
  • Spacious cabin, even tall rear passengers will not have a reason to complain
  • 470-litre boot is bigger than even the Honda Elevate!
  • Easy to drive manners - good visibility and light controls
  • 1.2-litre turbo petrol is punchy and the 6-speed AT responsive
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Features like sunroof, push button start, cruise control, auto lamps etc missing
  • No automatic (or even AMT) with non-turbo petrol. No CNG or diesel either
  • Limited dealer network - only 85 outlets across India at launch
  • Bharat crash test ratings might be average at best
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Citroen Basalt

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Basalt has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Basalt is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 470 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1593 mm height, 4352 mm length, 1765 mm width, and 1240 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Basalt comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Citroen Basalt Owner Reviews

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    • PK
      Piyush Kantibhai
      27 May 2025
      5.0
      Nice car for family best 7 seater car for long tours nice drive good touring experience with family good suspension nice alloys good ground clearance best family car for long trips.
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    • AP
      ASIT PANDA
      13 May 2025
      4.7
      Kia Carens good car. I will say this my car is in very good condition want to enjoy a new car. Kia Carens good car. I will say this my car is in very good condition want to enjoy a new car.
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      Anurag Jhariya
      31 Days ago
      5.0
      Best in Class, full of comfort, Good Mileage, Very Elegant Look. Fully loaded with all features, a combination of class, luxury and Comfort. Love It. Kia Carens A Class Thing To Own.
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      raju prajapath
      1 Month ago
      3.8
      Kia Carens very safety car in India.
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    • r
      rizwan
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Mind-blowing and comfortable and safe looking amazing many color awesome.
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