Citroen AircrossX vs Hyundai Venue (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.89 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the bigger boot: 444 litres vs 375 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 →Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.89 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Venue — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Hyundai Venue scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.89 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp. The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.