Citroen Aircross vs Maruti Suzuki XL6

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Citroen

Aircross

From ₹8.89 Lakh

Aircross version

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Maruti Suzuki

XL6

From ₹11.62 Lakh

XL6 version

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Citroen AircrossPlus Petrol MT · ₹9.99 Lakh

Only differences

Maruti Suzuki XL6Zeta Petrol MT · ₹11.62 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Aircross: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) XL6: ₹11.62 Lakh Aircross ₹1.63 lakh cheaper

Safety Aircross: 5 stars (ahead) XL6: Not rated yet Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP

Mileage Aircross: 17.50 kmpl XL6: 20.97 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Aircross: 82 PS XL6: 103 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 136.8 Nm

Boot Aircross: 444 litres (ahead) XL6: 209 litres Length 4,323 vs 4,445 mm

Versions Aircross: 9 (ahead) XL6: 7 Only Aircross: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the Aircross for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the XL6 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹9.99 Lakh

₹11.62 Lakh

On-road in

₹11.2 Lakh

₹13.3 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹18,820 a month

₹22,341 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

103 PS

Torque

115 Nm

136.8 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

17.50 kmpl

20.97 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Mid-Size 5-Seater & 5+2 Seater Compact SUV

3-Row 6-Seater Premium MPV

Seating Capacity

5 / 7 Seats (Modular 3rd Row)

6 Seats (2+2+2 Captain Seats)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / CNG

Displacement

1,198 cc (1.2L)

1,462 cc (1.5L)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol

1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC DualJet Dual VVT Petrol

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.2 sec

12.4 sec (MT) / 13.0 sec (AT)

Top Speed

180 km/h

170 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Aisin)

5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters

Gears

5 / 6

Paddles

Yes (Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)

Hybrid

None

Progressive Smart Hybrid System (Dual-Battery ISG with Torque Assist & Brake Regeneration)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Ventilated Disc (Front)

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Wheel Type

17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

16-inch Machine-Finished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial

195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

15-inch Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,323 mm

4,445 mm

Width

1,796 mm

1,775 mm

Height

1,669 mm (with roof rails)

1,755 mm (with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2,671 mm

2,740 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

180 mm

Kerb Weight

1,220 kg

1,190 kg - 1,260 kg

Boot Space

444L (5-seater) / 511L (3rd row removed in 5+2) / 44L (all 3 rows up)

209L (all 3 rows up) / 550L (3rd row flat) / 692L (max)

Fuel Tank

45 Litres

45 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)

Turning Radius

5.2 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (27.05/32) and 4 stars for children (40/49). It covers the 5-seater; the 7-seater is not on Bharat NCAP's list.

Not tested in this form. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga it is built from scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2019).

Airbags

6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)

6 Airbags Standard across all variants

ESP/TC

Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear View Camera with Parking Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D View & Rear Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Yes (2nd row Captain seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment

7.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Assistant

Digital Cluster

7-inch Color TFT Digital Instrument Cluster with customizable themes

Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID with Smart Hybrid Energy Flow

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect with 35 Connected Car Features

Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Alexa Skill Integration, Remote AC Start

Audio System

6-Speaker Audio System (4 speakers + 2 tweeters)

Arkamys Surround Sense Sound System with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

Citroën Advanced Comfort Seats with high-density foam (Removable 3rd row seats)

Ventilated Front Seats in Perforated Leatherette + 2nd Row Independent Executive Captain Seats with Armrests & One-Touch Recline/Slide

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents with independent blower

Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Air-Cooled Front Cup Holders

Wireless Charger

Yes (Wireless Charging Pad)

No (Fast USB Charging Ports across all rows)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlights with Signature Split LED DRLs

Quad-Chamber Full LED Reflector Headlamps with Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

3D Effect LED Taillights

3D Full LED Smoke-Grey Tail Lamps with Light Guides

Fog/DRLs

Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km

12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Choice

Versions

9 versions

7 versions

Price range

₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh

₹11.62 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh

Colours

10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

You Petrol MT₹8.89 Lakh Zeta Petrol MT₹11.62 Lakh XL6 ₹2.73 lakh more Plus Petrol MT₹9.99 Lakh Zeta Petrol MT₹11.62 Lakh XL6 ₹1.63 lakh more

Only the Aircross sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹10.49 Lakh.

Only the XL6 sells a cng, manual version: 1 version, from ₹12.61 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Aircross Plus Petrol MT against XL6 Zeta Petrol MT

City	Aircross	XL6	Gap
Mumbai	₹11.6 Lakh	₹13.53 Lakh	Aircross ₹1.93 lakh less
Pune	₹11.6 Lakh	₹13.53 Lakh	Aircross ₹1.93 lakh less
New Delhi	₹11.2 Lakh	₹13.3 Lakh	Aircross ₹2.10 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹11.96 Lakh	₹14.17 Lakh	Aircross ₹2.21 lakh less
Chennai	₹11.88 Lakh	₹14.3 Lakh	Aircross ₹2.43 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹12 Lakh	₹14.33 Lakh	Aircross ₹2.33 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Aircross or the XL6?

The Aircross, by ₹1.63 lakh on the versions compared here: Aircross Plus Petrol MT at ₹9.99 Lakh against XL6 Zeta Petrol MT at ₹11.62 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹11.2 Lakh against ₹13.3 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The XL6 claims 20.97 kmpl against 17.50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Aircross: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The XL6: not tested in this form; the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga it is built from scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2019). The Aircross has 6 airbags and the XL6 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Aircross Plus Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the XL6 Zeta Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 136.8 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The XL6 is 122 mm longer. Boot space is 444 litres in the Aircross and 209 litres in the XL6.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹18,820 a month for the Aircross and ₹22,341 for the XL6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.