Citroën BasaltX vs Kia Sonet
The Sonet is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹7.45 lakh against ₹8.55 lakh for the BasaltX. Only the BasaltX has been crash-tested (4 stars). Only the BasaltX offers an automatic gearbox.
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BasaltX vs Sonet: specs and prices
| Citroën BasaltX | Kia Sonet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.55 L – ₹13.89 L | ₹7.45 L – ₹13.89 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | – |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | – | 13.5–24.1 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 4-star (Bharat NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | – | 8/10 |
| Variants | 12 | 8 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹12.82 L | – |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Citroën BasaltX or the Kia Sonet?
- The Kia Sonet starts at ₹7.45 lakh ex-showroom; the Citroën BasaltX starts at ₹8.55 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the BasaltX or the Sonet?
- BasaltX: 4-star Bharat NCAP; Sonet: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the BasaltX or the Sonet?
- The Sonet is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹7.45 lakh against ₹8.55 lakh for the BasaltX. Only the BasaltX has been crash-tested (4 stars). Only the BasaltX offers an automatic gearbox. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.