Citroen BasaltX vs Hyundai Venue (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Venue has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 375 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Citroen BasaltX in short
The BasaltX is India's most affordable coupe-SUV — the sloping-roof Basalt launched in August 2024, refreshed as the X in September 2025 with six airbags standard, a new dashboard and more equipment. Power comes from an 82 PS 1.2 NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 turbo-petrol (190 Nm with the 6-speed manual, 205 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic), and its 470-litre boot is the biggest in the compact-SUV class. A 4-star Bharat NCAP rating and famously supple ride quality back its fight against the Tata Curvv, the only other coupe-SUV at this price.
Full BasaltX prices & variants →Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Venue — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Hyundai Venue scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹0.55 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Hyundai Venue is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp. The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.