Citroen BasaltX vs Tata Punch (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Tata Punch (₹5.75 Lakh – ₹10.77 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Punch is more affordable — it starts ₹2.80 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX.
- The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 87 bhp.
- The Tata Punch is more efficient on paper — up to 26.99 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl.
- The Tata Punch has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 4.
- The Citroen BasaltX has the bigger boot: 470 litres vs 366 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 Punch in short
The Punch is Tata's micro SUV that regularly tops India's monthly sales charts, blending hatchback pricing with genuine SUV stance and 187 mm ground clearance. Built on the ALFA platform, it scored 5 stars at Global NCAP and takes on the Hyundai Exter and Maruti Fronx-lite end of the market. The twin-cylinder iCNG variant even offers a sunroof, a segment first at launch.
Full Punch prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Punch?
The Tata Punch is more affordable — it starts ₹2.80 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Punch — which is safer?
The Citroen BasaltX scores 4 stars and the Tata Punch scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Punch?
The Tata Punch is more affordable — it starts ₹2.80 Lakh lower than the Citroen BasaltX. The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 87 bhp. The Tata Punch is more efficient on paper — up to 26.99 kmpl vs 19.5 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.