Skoda Kylaq vs Citroen Basalt

Autocar India
Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

13.09 lakh

Citroen Basalt

Citroen Basalt

X 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT Max

13.89 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm
110hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm
205Nm at 1750rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

19.05 kmpl
18.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.7 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.03 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

15.69 kmpl
17.94 kmpl

0-100kph

11.69 s
11.99 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.38 s
6.94 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.72 s
8.86 s

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy As Tested

–
9.87 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy As Tested

–
15.01 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4352 mm

Width

1783 mm
1765 mm

Height

1619 mm
1593 mm

Wheelbase

2566 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

189 mm
180 mm

Kerb Weight

1255 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

446 - 1265 litres
470 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Push Button Start

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Power Outlet

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Door Pockets

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driving Modes

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Sunroof

Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

12 Volt Port

Remote Locking

Cabin Boot Access

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Trunk Light

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Child Safety Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Heads Up Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Crash Test Rating

5
4

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Traction Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Side Airbag

Electronic Stability Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Parking Brake

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
Warning Only

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Dashcam

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

BNCAP Rating

–
4

Exterior

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Roof Rails

–

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Spoiler

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Heated Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

Entertainment

Speakers

4
6

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

USB Input

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Video Player

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
10.23-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Branded Music System

–

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

AUX Input

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Summon Mode

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•8w

Cross-shopped the Kylaq and the Basalt this month. Resale value expectations in this segment are honestly still a guessing game for both.

•13w

Hello everyone, I've been driving a Hyundai Elite i20 CRDi since 2014, and after more than a decade, I'm planning to upgrade during the upcoming Dussehra/Diwali season. I live in a Tier-2 city, and my budget is up to ₹18 lakh (on-road). After a lot of research, I've shortlisted two cars: - Skoda Kylaq Sportline (upcoming) - Citroën Basalt X Fuel efficiency isn't a priority for me. What matters most is driving pleasure, stability, and long-term reliability. I have a few questions for owners and enthusiasts: 1. Which brand is likely to be more reliable in the long run, especially with E20 petrol? 2. How do the driving dynamics of the Basalt X compare with the Kylaq? I'm particularly interested in steering feel, handling, ride quality, and overall confidence at highway speeds. 3. How has your ownership experience been in terms of service, maintenance, and reliability? I'd really appreciate insights from people who have driven or owned either of these cars. Thanks in advance!