Citroen AircrossX vs Nissan Magnite (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Nissan Magnite (₹5.68 Lakh – ₹10.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Nissan Magnite is more affordable — it starts ₹3.21 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 99 bhp.
- The Nissan Magnite is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the bigger boot: 444 litres vs 336 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 →Nissan Magnite in short
The Magnite is Nissan India's sole volume model and the price-warrior of the sub-4m SUV segment, with the 2024 facelift adding a plusher cabin, an AMT option and up to six airbags while retaining rock-bottom pricing. The 1.0 turbo-petrol with CVT remains an unusually affordable pairing for the class. It fights the Renault Kiger, Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx and entry variants of the Nexon and Venue.
Full Magnite prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite is more affordable — it starts ₹3.21 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Magnite — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Nissan Magnite scores 4 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite is more affordable — it starts ₹3.21 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 99 bhp. The Nissan Magnite is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.