Citroen AircrossX vs Citroen BasaltX (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.34 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 444 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Citroen BasaltX in short
The BasaltX is India's most affordable coupe-SUV — the sloping-roof Basalt launched in August 2024, refreshed as the X in September 2025 with six airbags standard, a new dashboard and more equipment. Power comes from an 82 PS 1.2 NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 turbo-petrol (190 Nm with the 6-speed manual, 205 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic), and its 470-litre boot is the biggest in the compact-SUV class. A 4-star Bharat NCAP rating and famously supple ride quality back its fight against the Tata Curvv, the only other coupe-SUV at this price.
Full BasaltX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or BasaltX?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.34 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs BasaltX — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the BasaltX?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.34 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. The Citroen AircrossX has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.