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Mahindra Bolero vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Bolero or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Bolero and C3. Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Mahindra Bolero is 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 76 PS @ 3600 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Bolero provides a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Bolero vs C3

Key HighlightsMahindra BoleroCitroen C3
PriceRs.9.79 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity1493 cc1198 cc
Power76 PS @ 3600 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range16.7 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Mahindra Bolero B4 car
Mahindra Bolero
B4
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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Citroen C3 Live car
Citroen C3
Live
Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Bolero specificationsC3 specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    11.13 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    6.92 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    550 Litres
    315 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1493 cc
    1198 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    76 PS @ 3600 rpm
    80.87 bhp@5750rpm
    Colors
    Bolero Colours
    C3 Colours
    Images
    Bolero Images
    C3 Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Bolero Brakes, Suspension & TyresC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    IFS coil spring
    MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Rigid leaf spring
    Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    185/75 R16
    195/65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    185/75 R16
    195/65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.8 meters
    4.98 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    185/75 R16
    165/80 R14
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R15

    Exterior

    Bolero ExteriorC3 Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    No
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Externally Adjustable
    Internally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    -
    checkYes
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    No
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    With Key
    Internal
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    No
    Halogen
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    No
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

    Bolero InstrumentationC3 Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    No
    checkYes
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    No
    -
    Shift Indicator
    -
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    No
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Bolero Infotainment & CommunicationC3 Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    No
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years / 1 lakh Kms
    2 years or 40000 KMS
    Extended Warranty
    7 years or 150000
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Bolero Engine & TransmissionC3 Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1493 cc
    1198 cc
    Engine Type
    mHawk75
    PURETECH 82
    No. of Cylinders
    3
    3
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    In-line
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    76 PS @ 3600 rpm
    80.87 bhp@5750rpm
    Torque
    210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
    115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
    Battery Capacity
    0.78 kwh
    -
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    16 kmpl
    19.3 kmpl
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    159 kmph

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bolero Comfort & ConvenienceC3 Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    No
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    No
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    No
    No
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    No
    Leather streering wheels
    -
    No
    Drive Modes
    No
    2
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    -
    No
    Parking Sensors
    Rear
    Rear

    Safety

    Bolero SafetyC3 Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    No
    No
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    No
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    No
    No
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    No
    No
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    No
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    -
    No
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    -
    No
    Hill Assist
    No
    No
    360 degree camera
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Bolero Dimensions & CapacityC3 Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    3981 mm
    Width
    1745 mm
    1733 mm
    Height
    1880 mm
    1586 mm
    Wheelbase
    2680 mm
    2540 mm
    Ground Clearance
    180 mm
    180 mm
    No. of Seats
    7
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    60 Litres
    30 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    3.25 Litres
    Boot Space
    550 Litres
    315 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1620 kg
    958 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    Hatchback

    Pros & Cons

    Bolero Pros & ConsC3 Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Robust stance and rugged performance
    • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
    • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
    • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
    • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
    • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
    • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
    • Looks good and offers a striking design
    • Comes with a fuel-efficient 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
    • The 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and offers light gearshifts
    • The cabin is well laid out with practical storage spaces
    • It offers good features such as a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity among other features
    • It offers multiple customization options to suit different kinds of buyers
    • The suspension is comfortable and the hatchback offers good handling
    Cons
    • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
    • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
    • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
    • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
    • The cost-cutting measures are noticeable within the cabin
    • There is no option for an automatic transmission
    • The top-spec variant is priced at Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is relatively high for its segment
    • The integrated headrests are not ergonomically comfortable
    • The cabin width accommodates four adults comfortably, but fitting five people might be uncomfortable
    • The limited availability of service centers and dealer networks poses a concern for long-term reliability
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    Safety

    Bolero comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. C3 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

    Transmission

    Mahindra Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Bolero and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

    • Bolero Review
    • C3 Review
      • GD
        Gaurav Dubey
        29 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero
        5.0
        This car is very good and very comfortable and transmission is also good and comfortable And So Spacious and very good car and best deal from Mahindra And So Good.
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      • SK
        Sanjeev Kumar
        2 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero
        4.6
        Very good vichale for personal or commercial use. Very nice car.
        Likes (4)
      • Gk
        Gourav kol
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero
        4.4
        The car comes equipped with a multi-functional steering wheel that allows for easy control of various functions without taking your hands off the wheel. Additionally, it provides ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear passengers, ensuring a comfortable ride for all occupants.
        Likes (5)
      • L
        Lokesh
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero
        4.4
        The car is a popular sedan known for its impressive performance. The latest models are equipped with advanced technology and engineering to deliver a smooth and efficient driving experience.
        Likes (3)
      • KZ
        Kapil Zipru
        6 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero
        5.0
        Its a low maintenance car with great power and also its very comfortable to drive and the design is also nice
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      • IK
        Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
        14 Apr 2024
        Review for Citroen C3
        4.2
        Overall good and exterior looking nice available in different different attractive colors , safety wise good , comfortable for back passengers, boot space not enough, overall I will give 8 points out of 10 .
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      • Ap
        Arvind patel
        5 Month ago
        Review for Citroen C3
        4.4
        The car is packed with advanced technology features, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a range of safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
        Likes (9)
      • K
        Kygghjjurt
        5 Month ago
        Review for Citroen C3
        4.4
        It is a compact car that is known for its impressive performance. The car is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter PureTech petrol engine and a 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 82 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 99 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.
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      • RS
        Rafi Shaik
        6 Month ago
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        4.4
        Good.i feel very happy for these features.so I comfort at road.so travelling sevare places Price point of view it is very good and engine also 1.2 l so I get this car very comfort feeling. Purchase this car is very good.the air cross also very good.in SUVs.finally it is very
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        Naveen
        6 Month ago
        Review for Citroen C3
        4.4
        This car is very beautiful and easy drive in the best car. Car mileage is best all car and space it between to safety is best all seat is safety is best car. This car is best safety zone and safety belt all interor best quality in this car.thanku you
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      Mahindra Bolero and Citroen C3 FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Bolero?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero is Rs. 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
      The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.