Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Citroen C3 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the Citroen C3 is priced at ₹630,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Citroen C3's 1199 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 3 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start (top) |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic (AT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1455 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 985 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Manual AC |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes (top) |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Fabric |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Halogen (base) / LED (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes (top) |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.8 |
