Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Citroen eC3 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 eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Electric) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel).

eC3 Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
Rs10.91 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
B6 Opt
10.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	B6 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,693/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.60,810
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 307 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

B6 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.13,03,741^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,693/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.60,810

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

Based on 307 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1493
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	33 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	74.96bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Valve Configuration	Not applicable	SOHC
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257Km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1493

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	14
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	60
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	125.67
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson 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)	107	125.67
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson 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)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	370
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	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
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	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	2	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	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

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable	New Flip Key, Front Map Pockets & Utility Spaces
Digital Cluster	Full	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue With Polar White+6 MoreeC3 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
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate ,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent ,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover , Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)	Static Bending Headlamps, Decals, Wood Finish with Center Bezel, Side Cladding, Body Coloured ORVM
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 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	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹9.79 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Bolero is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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