Citroen AircrossX vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl.
- The Citroen AircrossX has the bigger boot: 444 litres vs 382 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Nexon — which is safer?
The Citroen AircrossX scores 5 stars and the Tata Nexon scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp. The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 18.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.