Citroen e-C3 X vs Mahindra Bolero

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Mahindra Bolero price starts at Rs. 8.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 11.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Bolero returns a claimed 16 kmpl, while the eC3 offers a claimed 330 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the Bolero a 1493cc engine producing 74.96bhp@3600rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Bolero, the Bolero is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs Bolero Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XMahindra Bolero
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 8.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 330 km/charge16 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1493 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp74.96bhp@3600rpm
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Bolero Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 LiveMahindra Bolero B4
Rating
51 reviews
163 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 8.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1493 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 74.96bhp@3600rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Mahindra Bolero Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/75 R15
Boot Space 315 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 16,423 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,587 eC3 Insurance Rs. 44,000 Bolero Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1493 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
mHAWK75
Motor Power
41.92 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1493 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
74.96bhp@3600rpm
Range
330 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
SOHC
Kerb Weight
1302 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
14 kmpl

Suspension Rear
6
5
Brakes Front
Disc
disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.8 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
15
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Seat Upholstery Vinyl
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
3
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover, Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp)
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3995*1745*1880 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2680 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
No
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover, Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp)
Seat Upholstery Vinyl
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
No inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Not Available

Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
4
2
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
No
No

Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1716 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Doesn’t offer exciting drive experience, looks the same as the petrol, Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes, powered mirror adjustment, auto AC, passive keyless entry, push-button start

Is Citroen EC3 Better Than Mahindra Bolero?

100% users have chosen Citroen eC3 over Mahindra Bolero in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 668 users have also rated Citroen eC3 and Mahindra Bolero on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Bolero is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor eC3 Bolero
Mileage 1.6 3.9
Performance 1.8 4.2
Comfort 4.3 3.8
Maintenance 1.6 4.0
Safety 4.3 3.8
Features 4.1 3.7
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Citroen eC3 Vs Mahindra Bolero FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra Bolero?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Bolero is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra Bolero?
The Mahindra Bolero is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹3.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra Bolero?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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