Citroen Basalt vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Citroen Basalt 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 price starts at Rs 8.32 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.70 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Basalt has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Basalt has a mileage of 19.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basalt Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Citroen Basalt	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.13,08,131^*
Mileage (city)	-	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Citroen Basalt
Rs14.10 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Mahindra Bolero
Rs10.93 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Citroen Basalt
Max Turbo Dark Edition AT
14.10 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
B6 Opt
10.93 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Max Turbo Dark Edition AT	B6 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,33,746^*	Rs.13,08,131^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,104/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,591/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.64,646	Rs.58,900
User Rating	4.4 Based on 33 Reviews	4.3 Based on 316 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Max Turbo Dark Edition AT

B6 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,33,746^*

Rs.13,08,131^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,104/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,591/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.64,646

Rs.58,900

User Rating

4.4

Based on 33 Reviews

4.3

Based on 316 Reviews

Brochure

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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
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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

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	14
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.7	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	125.67
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Power
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	125.67
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Leaf spring suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4352	3995
Width (mm)	1765	1745
Height (mm)	1593	1880
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	180
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2680
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	470	370
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Rear Seat Smart 'Tilt' Cushion,Advanced Comfort Winged Rear Headrest	Micro Hybrid Technology (Engine Start Stop), Driver Information System ( Distance Travelled, Distance to Empty, AFE, Gear Indicator, Door Ajar Indicator, Digital Clock with Day & Date)
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 Only
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	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Manual AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Interior Environment - Dual-tone Black & Grey dashboard,Premium Printed Roofliner,Instrument Panel - Deco 'Ash soft touch,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear lever surround, Steering wheel,Glossy Black Accents - Door armrest,AC vents (side) outer rings, Central AC Vents Steering wheel controls,Parcel Shelf,Distance to Empty,Average Fuel Consumption,Low Fuel Warning Lamp,Outside temperature indicator in cluster	New Flip Key, Front Map Pockets & Utility Spaces
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel GreyGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackBlackGarnet Red+3 MoreBasalt Colours	Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero 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	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	No	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron-CHROME,Front Panel: Chrome moustache,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Body Side Sill Cladding`,Front Signature Grill: High Gloss Black,AColour Touch: Front Bumper & C-Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirror: High Gloss Black,Wheel Arch Cladding,Skid Plate - Front & Rear,Dual Tone Roof,Body Side Door Moulding & Chrome Insert,Front Grill Embellisher (Glossy Black + Painted)	Static Bending Headlamps, Decals, Wood Finish with Center Bezel, Side Cladding, Body Coloured ORVM
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Perlanera BlackPolar WhiteSteel Grey+3 MoreBasalt Colours

Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

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

SOS Button

RSA

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MyCitroën Connect With 40 Smart Features	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Basalt
- Unique SUV coupe design grabs attention.
- Well shaped massive boot can take multiple large suitcases with ease.
- Rear seat sets benchmark in terms of comfort which makes it a great chauffeur-driven car.
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment.
- Ride quality soft to suit all road conditions.

Citroen Basalt
- Missing premium features such as leather seats, push button engine start, powered driver seat and sunroof.
- No premium soft-touch materials in the cabin.
- Lacks sporty engine performance as compared to rivals.
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Rs.9.70 - 10.93 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

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

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