Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra Bolero Neo (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Mahindra Bolero Neo (₹8.99 Lakh – ₹10.79 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.44 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo.
- The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp.
- The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 17.3 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 Neo in short
The Bolero Neo is the modernised take on the Bolero formula, built on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis derived from the TUV300. It pairs the tough-SUV appeal and 7-seat practicality of its elder sibling with a more powerful 100 bhp diesel and a marginally better-equipped cabin. It sits in a niche of its own, competing partly with sub-4m monocoque SUVs like the Tata Nexon diesel on price.
Full Bolero Neo prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Bolero Neo?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.44 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Bolero Neo — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen BasaltX — 4 stars; Mahindra Bolero Neo — not yet tested.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Bolero Neo?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹0.44 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo. The Citroen BasaltX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp. The Citroen BasaltX is more efficient on paper — up to 19.5 kmpl vs 17.3 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.