Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra Bolero: which should you buy?
The Citroen BasaltX and the Mahindra Bolero cost much the same to get into, at ₹8.55L and ₹8.49L ex-showroom Delhi.
They run together up to ₹9.99L, where the Bolero tops out. Past that only the BasaltX has anything left to sell you, up to ₹13.90L.
Only one of them takes the whole party: the Bolero seats 7, the BasaltX 5.
Fuel is a real difference here: the BasaltX comes in petrol, the Bolero in diesel.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹9.99L to both showrooms and you come out with the BasaltX Plus at ₹9.99L or the Bolero B8 at ₹9.99L.
Our take
Same money either way. The Bolero B8 throws in small touches like leatherette upholstery, wheel type (Alloy against Steel) and rear wiper & washer, and nothing there changes the car.
- Only the Mahindra Bolero seats 7, worth knowing if you need the space
- Also on the Bolero B8: leatherette upholstery, and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Bolero B8, you give up airbags (6 against 2), electronic stability control and tyre pressure monitor, which the BasaltX Plus keeps
- Choose the Citroen BasaltX Plus if
- Your budget is firm and the basics are enough for you
- Choose the Mahindra Bolero B8 if
- You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comforts
BasaltX vs Bolero, on paper
| Citroen BasaltX | Mahindra Bolero | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | ₹8.55L to ₹13.90L | ₹8.49L to ₹9.99L |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Body type | Coupe SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Fuels | Petrol | Diesel |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹12.82L | - |
| Boot | 470 litres | - |
| Length | 4,352 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,651 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 60 litres |
| Turning radius | - | 5.8 m |
| Warranty | 3 years or 1,00,000 km | 3 years or 1,00,000 km |
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
BasaltX vs Bolero: the questions people ask
- Is the Citroen BasaltX or the Mahindra Bolero cheaper?
- Neither, to speak of. The BasaltX starts at ₹8.55L and the Bolero at ₹8.49L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
- Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra Bolero: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹9.99L it is the BasaltX Plus against the Bolero B8. Same money either way. The Bolero B8 throws in small touches like leatherette upholstery, wheel type (Alloy against Steel) and rear wiper & washer, and nothing there changes the car.
- Which is more practical, the Citroen BasaltX or the Mahindra Bolero?
- On the figures the makers publish, the Bolero seats 7 against the BasaltX's 5. Everything else about living with them, from boot shape to how the back seat actually feels, is a test drive question rather than a spec sheet one.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Citroen BasaltX or the Mahindra Bolero?
- Only the BasaltX offers one, from ₹12.82L ex-showroom Delhi. The Bolero is sold with a manual gearbox only, so if you want two pedals the choice is made for you.
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.