Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.76 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 364 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 →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.76 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs XUV 3XO — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Mahindra XUV 3XO scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.76 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 108 bhp. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.