Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Bolero Camper
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Mahindra Bolero Camper? 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 C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero Camper price starts Rs 10.41 Lakh ex-showroom for 2WD Power Steering (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero Camper has 2523 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Bolero Camper has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).
C3 Vs Bolero Camper
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Mahindra Bolero Camper |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,87,411* | Rs.12,95,973* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 2523 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Bolero Camper comparison
- Citroen C3
- Live (Petrol) 6.23 Lakh*
- Feel (Petrol) 7.52 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine (Petrol) 8.16 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Shine DT (Petrol) 8.31 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 8.38 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine DT (Petrol) 9.36 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.58 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine AT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT (Petrol) 10.19 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT (Petrol) 10.21 Lakh*
- Live CNG (CNG) 7.16 Lakh*
- Feel Optional (CNG) 7.52 Lakh*
- Feel CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- Feel Optional CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine CNG (CNG) 9.09 Lakh*
- Shine DT CNG (CNG) 9.24 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition CNG (CNG) 9.31 Lakh*
Rs10.21 Lakh *VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,87,411* | Rs.12,95,973* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,596/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,659/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,323 | Rs.70,716 |
| User Rating | Based on 292 Reviews | Based on 161 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2L PureTech 110 | m2DiCR 4 Cyl 2.5L TB |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1199 | 2523 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 108bhp@5500rpm | 75.09bhp@3200rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | 13.86 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | - |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Leaf spring suspension |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | - | Hydraulic Double Acting, Telescopic Type |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Power |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3981 | 4859 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1733 | 1670 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1604 | 1855 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 185 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Low Fuel Warning Light A dashboard indicator that alerts the driver when the fuel level is low. Gives a reminder to refill fuel to avoid stalling. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator), Custom sport-themed seat covers, Matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions, Ambient cabin lighting, Sporty pedal kit | IP (Beige & Tan) |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum Grey Cosmos Blue Polar White With Platinum Grey Polar White Steel Grey +4 MoreC3 Colours | Brown Bolero Camper Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | Pickup TruckAll Pickup Truck Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 1 |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | - |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | - |
| Touchscreen Size The size of the car's interactive display screen, measured diagonally, used for navigation and media. Larger screen size means better visibility of contents.✕ | 10.23 | - |
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