Citroen AircrossX vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the bigger boot: 444 litres vs 364 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs XUV 3XO — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Mahindra XUV 3XO scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 108 bhp. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.