Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Citroen C3 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 C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C3 Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
Rs10.91 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
B6 Opt
10.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	B6 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,693/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.60,810
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.3 Based on 307 Reviews
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Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

B6 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.13,03,741^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,693/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.60,810

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.3

Based on 307 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	1199	1493
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@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

1.2L PureTech 110

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

1199

1493

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

74.96bhp@3600rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	14
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	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)	4.98	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	125.67
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	15
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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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)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1745
Height (mm)	1604	1880
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	180
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	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
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3 ), Parcel Shelf, Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console	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	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	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
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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)	New Flip Key, Front Map Pockets & Utility Spaces
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	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	-	No
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy	Static Bending Headlamps, Decals, Wood Finish with Center Bezel, Side Cladding, Body Coloured ORVM
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	15
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo Blue+1 MoreC3 Colours

Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

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
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)	No	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Assist	No	-
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

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	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	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	-
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹9.79 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Bolero is 16 kmpl. Citroen C3 gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero.

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