Citroen Basalt X vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Citroen Basalt X or Mahindra Bolero? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen Basalt X price starts at Rs 8.55 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Basalt X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt X has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basalt X Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt X	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.16,30,320^*	Rs.11,26,376^*
Mileage (city)	-	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Citroen Basalt X
Max Turbo X AT DT
14.11 Lakh^*
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B8
9.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Max Turbo X AT DT	B8
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,30,320^*	Rs.11,26,376^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,075/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,085/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,665	Rs.49,208
User Rating	4.5 Based on 39 Reviews	4.4 Based on 391 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Max Turbo X AT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,30,320^*

Rs.11,26,376^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,075/month

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Rs.22,085/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,665

Rs.49,208

User Rating

4.5

Based on 39 Reviews

4.4

Based on 391 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Puretech 110	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	1199	1493
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109bhp@5500rpm	74.96bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	SOHC
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Puretech 110

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

1199

1493

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

109bhp@5500rpm

74.96bhp@3600rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

205Nm@1750-2500rpm

210Nm@1600-2200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

SOHC

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

5-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	14
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	drum
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3995
Width (mm)	1765	1745
Height (mm)	1593	1880
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2680
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Minimal-Eco-Dual Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Cosmos BluePerla Nera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet RedBasalt X Colours	Dimond WhiteRocky BeigeD'sat SilverStealth BlackBolero Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	No
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	No	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Manual
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-

Safety

Advance Internet
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroen Connect With 40 Smart Features, CARA In-Car Companion (First in Segment), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ) more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt X
- Unique road presence: SUV-coupe bodystyle stands out from the rest
- In-cabin experience feels rich with leatherette material and ambient lighting
- Ride quality: Exceptional ride comfort even for bad roads
- Turbo-petrol engine has effortless performance for both city and highway usage
- Rear seats offer great comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car
- Boot space is massive and can accommodate multiple large suitcases
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment.
- Ride quality soft to suit all road conditions.

Citroen Basalt X
- Fit and finish could be better with smoother plastics
- Limited powertrains: No diesel or CNG option
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Basalt X and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) The mileage of Basalt X is 18.7 kmpl & the mileage of Bolero is 16 kmpl. Citroen Basalt X gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero.

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