Citroen AircrossX vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Skoda Kylaq (₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Skoda Kylaq is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Skoda Kylaq has the bigger boot: 446 litres vs 444 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 →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Kylaq — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Skoda Kylaq scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 108 bhp. The Skoda Kylaq 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.