Citroën BasaltX vs Kia Syros
The Syros is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.42 lakh against ₹8.55 lakh for the BasaltX. The Syros has the better crash-test result (5 stars vs 4). Only the BasaltX offers an automatic gearbox.
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BasaltX vs Syros: specs and prices
| Citroën BasaltX | Kia Syros | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.55 L – ₹13.89 L | ₹8.42 L – ₹15.00 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | – |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | – | 17.65–20.75 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 4-star (Bharat NCAP) | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) |
| Expert score | – | 9/10 |
| Variants | 12 | 7 |
| 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 Syros?
- The Kia Syros starts at ₹8.42 lakh ex-showroom; the Citroën BasaltX starts at ₹8.55 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the BasaltX or the Syros?
- BasaltX: 4-star Bharat NCAP; Syros: 5-star Bharat NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the BasaltX or the Syros?
- The Syros is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.42 lakh against ₹8.55 lakh for the BasaltX. The Syros has the better crash-test result (5 stars vs 4). 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.