Citroen AircrossX vs Renault Kiger (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Renault Kiger (₹5.81 Lakh – ₹10.40 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹3.08 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 99 bhp.
- The Renault Kiger is more efficient on paper — up to 20.5 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 405 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 →Renault Kiger in short
The Renault Kiger is the price warrior of the compact SUV class, refreshed in 2025 with a bolder face, updated cabin and six airbags. It significantly undercuts the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza while offering a willing 100 PS turbo-petrol and a 405-litre boot. A four-star Global NCAP result counters the budget-badge perception.
Full Kiger prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Kiger?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹3.08 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Kiger — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Renault Kiger scores 4 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Kiger?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹3.08 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 99 bhp. The Renault Kiger is more efficient on paper — up to 20.5 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.