Citroen BasaltX vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp.
- The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- The Tata Nexon has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 382 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 →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Nexon — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Tata Nexon scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.15 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Tata Nexon is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 108 bhp. The Tata Nexon is more efficient on paper — up to 24.08 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.