Citroen Basalt vs Kia Sonet

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Citroen

Basalt

From ₹8.55 Lakh

Basalt version

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Kia

Sonet

From ₹7.45 Lakh

Sonet version

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Citroen BasaltYou Petrol MT · ₹8.55 Lakh

Only differences

Kia SonetHTE Petrol MT · ₹7.45 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Basalt: ₹8.55 Lakh Sonet: ₹7.45 Lakh (ahead) Sonet ₹1.10 lakh cheaper

Safety Basalt: 4 stars (ahead) Sonet: Not rated yet Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP

Mileage Basalt: 18.00 kmpl Sonet: 18.8 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Basalt: 82 PS Sonet: 83 PS Torque 115 vs 115 Nm

Boot Basalt: 470 litres (ahead) Sonet: 385 litres Length 4,352 vs 3,995 mm

Versions Basalt: 8 Sonet: 23 (ahead) Only Sonet: diesel, manual

Pick the Basalt for the 4-star safety rating and the bigger boot.

Pick the Sonet for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹8.55 Lakh

₹7.45 Lakh

On-road in

₹9.66 Lakh

₹8.48 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹16,231 a month

₹14,252 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

83 PS

Torque

115 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

18.00 kmpl

18.8 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Coupe SUV

Sub-Compact SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,198 cc (1.2L)

1,197 cc (1.2L NA) / 998 cc (1.0L Turbo) / 1,493 cc (1.5L Diesel)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol (Gen 3 with intercooler)

1.2L Smartstream Petrol (83 PS) / 1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol (120 PS & 172 Nm) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS & 250 Nm)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

9.95 sec (Turbo AT)

10.2 sec (Turbo DCT)

Top Speed

185 km/h

180 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Aisin)

5-Speed MT (1.2L) / 6-Speed iMT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT (Turbo) / 6-Speed MT & 6-Speed Torque Converter AT (Diesel)

Gears

5 / 6

5 / 6 / 7-DCT

Paddles

Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-DCT & 6-AT)

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (Front)

Disc (Front) / All 4 Disc Brakes on GTX+ and X-Line

Rear Brakes

Drum (Rear)

Solid Disc (on GTX+/X-Line) / Drum (on lower trims)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring & Hydraulic Rebound Stops

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Wheel Type

16-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

16-inch Crystal-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

205/60 R16 Tubeless Radial

215/60 R16 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

15-inch Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,352 mm

3,995 mm

Width

1,765 mm

1,790 mm

Height

1,593 mm

1,642 mm (with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2,651 mm

2,500 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

205 mm

Kerb Weight

1,150 kg

1,080 kg - 1,240 kg

Boot Space

470 Litres

385 Litres

Fuel Tank

45 Litres

Turning Radius

5.1 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2024): 4 stars for adult occupants (26.19/32) and 4 stars for children (35.90/49).

Not tested in this form. The India-built Sonet sold in South Africa with 2 airbags scored 1 star for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2026).

Airbags

6 Airbags Standard across all variants

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)

Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal)

ADAS

None

Level 1 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 10 Autonomous Features: Forward Collision Warning FCW, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Following Assist LFA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, High Beam Assist HBA, Driver Attention Warning DAW, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert LVDA)

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Sensors

360-Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect HD Touchscreen Infotainment

10.25-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Navigation System with Kia Connect UI

Digital Cluster

7-inch Digital Color TFT Driver Instrument Cluster

10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Drive Themes

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect with Remote Tracking, Geo-Fencing, SOS & Vehicle Diagnostics

Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Alexa & Google Assistant Integration, Over-The-Air (OTA) Map & System Updates

Audio System

6-Speaker Sound System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)

Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & LED Sound Mood Lights

Sunroof

None

Voice-Controlled Smart Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Operation

Seat Features

Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats with Unique 3-Step Adjustable Under-Thigh Support for Rear Seats

4-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Leatherette Upholstery

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus & Bacteria Protection & Rear AC Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (15W Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling Pad)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlights with Chrome Chevron & Signature Split LED DRLs

Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

3D Effect Sculpted LED Tail Lamps

Star Map Connected LED Tail Lamps with Horizontal Lightbar

Fog/DRLs

Front Halogen Fog Lamps & Signature LED DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Bezels

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary 24/7 Roadside Assistance)

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km

12 Months / 10,000 km (First check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km and second at 6 Mo / 5,000 km)

Choice

Versions

8 versions

23 versions

Price range

₹8.55 Lakh – ₹13.9 Lakh

₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

9 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

You Petrol MT₹8.55 Lakh HTK(O) Petrol MT₹8.89 Lakh Sonet ₹33,900 more

Turbo petrol, manual

Turbo You Petrol MT₹9.99 Lakh HTK+(O) Turbo Petrol iMT₹10.29 Lakh Sonet ₹29,900 more

Turbo petrol, automatic

Turbo Plus Petrol AT₹12.82 Lakh GTX+ Turbo Petrol DCT₹13.75 Lakh Sonet ₹92,900 more

Only the Sonet sells a diesel, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹9.29 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Basalt You Petrol MT against Sonet HTE Petrol MT

City	Basalt	Sonet	Gap
Mumbai	₹10 Lakh	₹8.78 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.22 lakh less
Pune	₹10 Lakh	₹8.78 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.22 lakh less
New Delhi	₹9.66 Lakh	₹8.48 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.18 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹10.32 Lakh	₹9.07 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.26 lakh less
Chennai	₹10.25 Lakh	₹9 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.24 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹10.36 Lakh	₹9.11 Lakh	Sonet ₹1.26 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Basalt or the Sonet?

The Sonet, by ₹1.10 lakh on the versions compared here: Basalt You Petrol MT at ₹8.55 Lakh against Sonet HTE Petrol MT at ₹7.45 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.66 Lakh against ₹8.48 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Sonet claims 18.8 kmpl against 18.00 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Basalt: 4 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Sonet: not tested in this form; the India-built Sonet sold in South Africa with 2 airbags scored 1 star (Global NCAP 2026). The Basalt has 6 airbags and the Sonet 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Basalt You Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Sonet HTE Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 115 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Basalt is 357 mm longer. Boot space is 470 litres in the Basalt and 385 litres in the Sonet.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹16,231 a month for the Basalt and ₹14,252 for the Sonet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.