Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero
Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Bolero? 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 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.90 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of - (Diesel top model)> and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Carens Vs Bolero
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Mahindra Bolero |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.23,10,051* | Rs.12,90,719* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 14 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 1493 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
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Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 12.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.02 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.47 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.57 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.12 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.67 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 10.92 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 11.97 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.42 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 14.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
Rs19.67 LakhVS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.23,10,051* | Rs.12,90,719* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,362/month | Rs.24,569/month |
| Insurance | Rs.70,819 Carens Insurance | Rs.52,891 Bolero Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,854 | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | CRDi VGT | mHAWK75 |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 1493 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 74.96bhp@3600rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 14 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 16 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 60 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | McPherson Strut with coil spring | FS Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Rigid Leaf Spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Power |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4540 | 3995 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1745 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1708 | 1880 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 180 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Lake Side Brown Diamond White Dsat Silver Bolero Colors |
| Body Type | MUV All MUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions
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Mahindra Bolero
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features
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Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Mahindra Bolero?
Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹ 9.98 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Bolero is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi