Citroen Basalt Mileage
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The Basalt is certified at 18.0 km/l with the 82 PS manual, 19.5 km/l with the turbo manual and 18.7 km/l with the turbo automatic. The turbo manual's figure gives a range of about 880 km from the 45 litre tank.
Best mileage (ARAI)
19.5 kmpl
Petrol
Real-world est.
≈ 16 kmpl
everyday driving
Most efficient
You Turbo
top of the range
Mileage is how far the Basalt travels on one litre of fuel (or one kg of CNG). A bigger number means you spend less on fuel. Carmakers quote an ARAI lab figure; in real driving you get a bit less, so both are shown below.
- Petrol · ManualMost efficient
19.5 kmpl
≈ 16 real-world
- Petrol · Automatic
18.7 kmpl
≈ 15 real-world
- Petrol · Manual
18 kmpl
≈ 15 real-world
What will fuel cost you?
Drag to your yearly driving and see the running cost. Based on the real-world estimate.
Per month
₹6,563
Per year
₹78,750
Per km
₹6.6
Petrol, about 16 kmpl at ₹105/L. Estimate only.
5 easy ways to get better mileage
Small habits add up to real fuel savings on your Basalt.
- 1Keep tyres at the right pressureSoft tyres drag and burn more fuel. Check them once a month.
- 2Go easy on the pedalSmooth acceleration and braking beat quick starts and hard stops.
- 3Don't carry dead weightAn empty boot and roof help. Extra load means extra fuel.
- 4Use the AC wiselyAt city speeds the AC adds load. On the highway, closed windows help.
- 5Service on timeA clean air filter and fresh oil keep the engine sipping, not gulping.
Citroen Basalt mileage: common questions
What is the Basalt's mileage?
18.0 km/l for the 82 PS manual, 19.5 km/l for the turbo manual and 18.7 km/l for the automatic.
Which Basalt is the most fuel efficient?
The turbo manual, at 19.5 km/l.
Is there a Basalt CNG?
Citroen's September 2026 announcement mentions CNG for its naturally aspirated models, but the Basalt brochure lists no CNG option, so ask your dealer.