Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus price starts Rs 11.39 Lakh ex-showroom for P4 (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero Neo Plus has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Bolero Neo Plus has a mileage of 14 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Bolero Neo Plus

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus
On Road Price	Rs.15,25,919^*	Rs.14,99,002^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	2184
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.88 Lakh^*
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P10
12.49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	P10
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,25,919^*	Rs.14,99,002^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.29,837/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.29,206/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,153	Rs.77,387
User Rating	4.4 Based on 520 Reviews	4.5 Based on 50 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

P10

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,25,919^*

Rs.14,99,002^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.29,837/month

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Rs.29,206/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,153

Rs.77,387

User Rating

4.4

Based on 520 Reviews

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Based on 50 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	2.2L mHawk
Displacement (cc)	1493	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	118.35bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	280Nm@1800-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

2.2L mHawk

Displacement (cc)

1493

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

118.35bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

280Nm@1800-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	14
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/70 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4400
Width (mm)	1800	1795
Height (mm)	1708	1812
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2680
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	7	9
Boot Space (Litres)	216	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	No
Air Quality Control	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Engine Start Stop Button	No	No
Paddle Shifters	No	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Massage Seats	No	No
Memory Function Seats	No	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	-
Autonomous Parking	No	No
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	No
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	No	-

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Diamond WhiteNapoli BlackDsat SilverBolero Neo Plus Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
LED DRLs	No	-
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	-
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	No	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/70 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	-

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	8.9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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