Maruti Suzuki FRONX vs Citroen Basalt X - Which One Should You Buy

Maruti Suzuki FRONX vs Citroen Basalt X Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Maruti Suzuki FRONX and Citroen Basalt X Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Maruti Suzuki FRONX comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹6.85 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Sigma, costs ₹6.85 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Alpha Turbo DT AT, is priced at ₹11.98 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt X comes in 12 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹8.55 Lakh. The cheapest variant, You, costs ₹8.55 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Max Turbo AT DT, is priced at ₹14.11 Lakh.

Specification	Maruti Suzuki FRONX	Citroen Basalt X
Price	₹6.85 Lakh	₹8.55 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc 1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT Petrol	1199 cc Puretech 82 Petrol
Mileage	21.79 kmpl	18 kmpl
Transmission	5-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹6.85 Lakh

₹8.55 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc 1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT Petrol

1199 cc Puretech 82 Petrol

Mileage

21.79 kmpl

18 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

6-Speed

Maruti Suzuki FRONX

₹ 6.85 Lakh

Sigma

Citroen Basalt X

₹ 8.55 Lakh

You

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

88.50bhp@6000rpm

80bhp@5750rpm

Max Torque

113Nm@4400rpm

115Nm@3750rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

1199 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Litres

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

21.79 kmpl

18 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1450 kg

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

180 mm

Height

1550 mm

1593 mm

Kerb Weight

960-970 kg Kg

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

308 Litres

470 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

195/60 R16

205/60 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Interior Features

Additional Features

Rear Parcel Tray

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Not Available

Adjustable Steering

Not Available

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Google Alexa Connectivity

Not Available

Exterior Features

Fog Lights

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Led Drls

Not Available

Led Headlamps

Not Available

Led Taillights

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Maruti Suzuki FRONX - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹5,47,920

Interest: 9.5%

₹52,052

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,36,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹11,507/month

Citroen Basalt X - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,84,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹64,980

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,71,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹14,365/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Offers both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine options.
Available with manual, AMT, and torque converter automatic transmissions.

Things We Like in Citroen Basalt X

Received a 4-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Turbo manual returns an ARAI-rated 19.5 kmpl.

Things We Don't Like in Maruti Suzuki FRONX

No diesel engine option available in the lineup.
No factory-offered sunroof, which several rivals provide.

Things We Don't Like in Citroen Basalt X

No diesel or CNG powertrain option is on offer.
No ADAS features are offered.

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