Citroen BasaltX vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Skoda Kylaq (₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹0.96 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Skoda Kylaq has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 446 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 →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹0.96 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Kylaq — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Skoda Kylaq scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹0.96 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 108 bhp. The Skoda Kylaq has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.