Tata Curvv vs Citroën Basalt : For now, the only midsize coupe-SUVs on sale are the Tata Curvv and the Citroen Basalt and we see which one is quicker from 0-100kph. The acceleration figures are collated from instrumented tests conducted by Autocar India.Basalt 1.2 turbo generates 110hp, 190Nm1.2-litre 1.2 TGDI engine produces 125hp and 225 Nm
Please note that we have compared the manual powertrain of the Tata Curvv (1.2-litre TGDI) and the Citroen Basalt (1.2-litre turbo-petrol, also available with the manual very much like the former) with a higher number of powertrain choices. In terms of paper, the 125hp Curvv has a 15hp higher edge, while 225Nm of torque is higher by 35Nm.
Basalt vs Curvv: Specifications Comparison
SUV Curvv Basalt Petrol engine 1.2-litre, 3 cyl 1.2-litre, 3 cyl Power 125hp 110hp Torque 225Nm 190NmGearbox 6MT 6MTTata and Citroen have not revealed the kerb weight, but reports suggest the Basalt is lighter. Is a paper weight advantage the reason for a quicker 0-100kph time for the Basalt? Or is the Curvv’s extra torque what enables initial acceleration? Keep reading to find out.
0-100kph: Tata Curvv vs Citroen Basalt Zero to 100kmph (Curvv vs Basalt) SUV Curvv Basalt 20kph 1.59s 1.48s 40kph 3.08s 2.89s60kph 5.68s 5.01s 80kph 8.13s 7.68s100kph 11.96s 11.05sIt is less powerful than the Curvv, but the Basalt managed to hit 100kph in 11.05 seconds, almost a second faster
than the Curvv’s time of 11.96 seconds. When running from a standstill, however, the Basalt is faster across the speed run, including 20kph, 40kph, 60kph and 80kph, as seen in the table above. In acceleration over the speed bands mentioned above, Basalt is, on average, 0.47 seconds quicker than the Curvv.
Tata Curvv vs Citroen Basalt: a drag off the mark
Curvv vs Basalt: IN-GEAR ACCELERATION SUV Curvv Basalt 20-80kph 9.17s 10.88s 40-100kph 11.12s 14.51Things change when looking at the 20-80kph and 40-100kph in-gear acceleration times, with the Curvv moving ahead in 9.17 seconds (1.71 seconds quicker) and 11.12 seconds (3.39 seconds quicker), respectively.
Autocar India testing methodology
Our performance runs, before we do so, we check and maintain tyre pressures to the manufacturer’s recommendation, we also ensure a full tank of fuel is on board. The car is tested in a controlled environment with two individuals inside and the information is gathered through extremely accurate timing gear based upon GPS technology.
Curvv petrol manual variants with the Hyperion engine are priced betweenRs 14.17 lakh and Rs 17.67 lakh, and Citroen Basalt turbo manual models range fromRs 11.77 lakh to Rs 12.70 lakh. Also, check out our Tata Curvv review and Citroen Basalt review where we explore the design, features and fuel economy part of the coupe-SUVs.