Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra Bolero (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 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).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Citroen BasaltX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (4 stars).
Specification Comparison
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Citroen BasaltX in short
The BasaltX is India's most affordable coupe-SUV — the sloping-roof Basalt launched in August 2024, refreshed as the X in September 2025 with six airbags standard, a new dashboard and more equipment. Power comes from an 82 PS 1.2 NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 turbo-petrol (190 Nm with the 6-speed manual, 205 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic), and its 470-litre boot is the biggest in the compact-SUV class. A 4-star Bharat NCAP rating and famously supple ride quality back its fight against the Tata Curvv, the only other coupe-SUV at this price.
Full BasaltX 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: BasaltX or Bolero?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Bolero — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen BasaltX — 4 stars; Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Bolero?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 75 bhp. The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.