Citroen AircrossX vs Citroen BasaltX vs Kia Sonet (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L).
- Pick the Kia Sonet if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.45 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.1 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
AircrossX vs BasaltX vs Sonet — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L). Pick the Kia Sonet if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.45 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.1 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among AircrossX, BasaltX, Sonet?
The Kia Sonet starts lowest at ₹7.45 Lakh, against ₹8.55 Lakh for the BasaltX and ₹8.89 Lakh for the AircrossX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen AircrossX: 5 stars; Citroen BasaltX: 4 stars; Kia Sonet: not yet NCAP-tested.