Citroen AircrossX vs Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L).
- Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.08 kmpl).
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 →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 →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
AircrossX vs Kylaq vs Nexon — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L). Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.08 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among AircrossX, Kylaq, Nexon?
The Tata Nexon starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹7.59 Lakh for the Kylaq and ₹8.89 Lakh for the AircrossX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen AircrossX: 5 stars; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars; Tata Nexon: 5 stars.