Citroen AircrossX vs Mahindra Bolero (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Mahindra Bolero (₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra Bolero is more affordable — it starts ₹0.40 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX.
- The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Citroen AircrossX is more efficient on paper — up to 18.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Citroen AircrossX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Mahindra Bolero in short
The Bolero is Mahindra's evergreen workhorse, a ladder-frame 7-seater that has ruled rural and semi-urban India for over two decades. It sells on toughness, cheap maintenance and a vast service network rather than features or refinement. There is no direct rival at its price; buyers cross-shop it with the Bolero Neo and used Scorpios.
Full Bolero prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Bolero?
The Mahindra Bolero is more affordable — it starts ₹0.40 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Bolero — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen AircrossX — 5 stars; Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Bolero?
The Mahindra Bolero is more affordable — it starts ₹0.40 Lakh lower than the Citroen AircrossX. The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 75 bhp. The Citroen AircrossX is more efficient on paper — up to 18.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.