Citroen BasaltX vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Brezza (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.71 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more efficient on paper — up to 22.1 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 328 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Brezza?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Brezza — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Brezza?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more efficient on paper — up to 22.1 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.