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AircrossX vs Dzire

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Citroen

AircrossX

AircrossX
Price Range

₹8.89 lakh – ₹14.72 lakh

Mileage

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 13 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Dzire
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹6.31 lakh – ₹9.54 lakh

Mileage

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 11 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Dzire takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption. While AircrossX remains a capable contender, Dzire offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose AircrossX if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
AircrossX

Not published

6 (standard)

Dzire

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
AircrossX

110 PS

190 Nm

Dzire

82.9 PS

112.4 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Dzire
AircrossX

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Dzire Standout

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

AircrossX

Listed items₹3,33,333
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,33,333
Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Listed items₹2,34,009
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,34,009
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹1.82 lakh(Dzire lower)

You Comfort Edition

PURETECH 82, 1199 cc • Manual • 17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹9.09 lakh

VXI

1197 cc • Manual • 25.15 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.27 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

AircrossX
Dzire
Engine TypeDiffers
AircrossX:1199 cc Petrol
Dzire:1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
AircrossX:110 PS
Dzire:82.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
AircrossX:190 Nm
Dzire:112.4 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Automatic, Manual
Dzire:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Petrol
Dzire:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
AircrossX:17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)
Dzire:25.15 - 26.13 km/l
AircrossX
Dzire
SeatingDiffers
AircrossX:—
Dzire:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
AircrossX:200 mm
Dzire:163 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
AircrossX:444 Litres
Dzire:382 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
AircrossX:—
Dzire:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
AircrossX:SUV
Dzire:Sedan
AircrossX
Dzire
Crash Test RatingDiffers
AircrossX:—
Dzire:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
AircrossX:6 (standard)
Dzire:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Dzire has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the AircrossX is not published.