Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Mahindra Bolero Neo or Mahindra Thar? 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. Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs 9.95 Lakh ex-showroom for N4 (Diesel) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Bolero Neo has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Bolero Neo Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Mahindra Bolero Neo	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.14,50,799^*	Rs.20,94,693^*
Mileage (city)	12.08 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Mahindra Bolero Neo
Rs12.15 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Rs17.60 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero Neo
N10 Option
12.15 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition Diesel AT
17.60 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	N10 Option	Earth Edition Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,50,799^*	Rs.20,94,693^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.28,528/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.39,880/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.66,106	Rs.97,093
User Rating	4.5 Based on 215 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1342 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

N10 Option

Earth Edition Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,50,799^*

Rs.20,94,693^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.28,528/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.39,880/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.66,106

Rs.97,093

User Rating

4.5

Based on 215 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1342 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHAWk100	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	1493	2184
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	98.56bhp@3750rpm	130.07bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	260Nm@1750-2250rpm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	RWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHAWk100

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

1493

2184

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

98.56bhp@3750rpm

130.07bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.08	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	16.16	10
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.29	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	150	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Power	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	150	-
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Power

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3985
Width (mm)	1795	1820
Height (mm)	1817	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	160	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2680	2450
Grossweight (kg)	2215	-
Approach Angle	-	41.2
Break Over Angle	-	26.2
Departure Angle	-	36
Seating Capacity	7	4
Boot Space (Litres)	384	-
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp, Driver information system	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Adjustable Headrest

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Premium Italian interiors,Roof lamp - middle row, Twin pod instrument cluster, Colour accent on AC vent, Piano Black Stylish centre console with silver accent, Anti glare IRVM, Roof lamp - front row, Steering wheel garnish	Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Premium Italian interiors,Roof lamp - middle row, Twin pod instrument cluster, Colour accent on AC vent, Piano Black Stylish centre console with silver accent, Anti glare IRVM, Roof lamp - front row, Steering wheel garnish

Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli BlackDsat Silver+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	Yes
Additional Features	X-Shaped body coloured bumpers, Signature grill with chrome inserts, Sporty static bending headlamps, Signature Bolero side cladding, Wheel arch cladding, Dual tone ORVMs, Sporty alloy wheels, X type spare wheel cover Deep silver, Muscular side footstep	Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli Black+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	No	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	1	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	6.77	7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Music player with USB + BT (touchscreen infotainment, bluetooth, USB & AUX)	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	BlueSense
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Bolero Neo
- High sitting position and good visibility.
- Torquey engine and easy city drive.
- High ground clearance.
- Excellent off-road ability with ladder-frame chassis, rear wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- Cabin space.
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater

Mahindra Bolero Neo
- Ride quality is a bit stiff
- Missing some key features like rear camera and Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Cabin quality is average.
- Last row jump seats are not for adults and won't be comfortable.
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Bolero Neo and Mahindra Thar?

A ) Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at ₹9.95 Lakh & Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹11.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper between these two cars.

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