Citroen BasaltX vs Kia Sonet (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Kia Sonet (₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Kia Sonet is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Kia Sonet is more efficient on paper — up to 24.1 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- Only the Citroen BasaltX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (4 stars).
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 385 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 →Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Sonet — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen BasaltX — 4 stars; Kia Sonet — not yet tested.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹1.10 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Kia Sonet is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp. The Kia Sonet is more efficient on paper — up to 24.1 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.