Citroen AircrossX vs Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the biggest boot (444 L), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl).
- Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.79 Lakh), the most power (129 bhp).
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 →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 →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
AircrossX vs Venue vs XUV 3XO — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the biggest boot (444 L), the most seats (7). Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl). Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.79 Lakh), the most power (129 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among AircrossX, Venue, XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO starts lowest at ₹7.79 Lakh, against ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue and ₹8.89 Lakh for the AircrossX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen AircrossX: 5 stars; Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Mahindra XUV 3XO: 5 stars.