Citroen BasaltX vs Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L).
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Maruti Suzuki Brezza in short
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Full Brezza prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
BasaltX vs Venue vs Brezza — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L). Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among BasaltX, Venue, Brezza?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue and ₹8.55 Lakh for the BasaltX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen BasaltX: 4 stars; Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Brezza: 5 stars.