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 8.85 Lakh ex-showroom for N4 (Diesel) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (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.12,42,561^*	Rs.20,97,626^*
Mileage (city)	12.08 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Mahindra Bolero Neo
N10 Opt
10.49 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	N10 Opt	LXT 4WD Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,42,561^*	Rs.20,97,626^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.24,466/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,133/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.51,379	Rs.97,189
User Rating	4.5 Based on 251 Reviews	4.5 Based on 78 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

N10 Opt

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,42,561^*

Rs.20,97,626^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.24,466/month

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Rs.41,133/month

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Insurance

Rs.51,379

Rs.97,189

User Rating

4.5

Based on 251 Reviews

4.5

Based on 78 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	130bhp@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
Drive Type	RWD	4WD

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

130bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

260Nm@1750-2250rpm

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.08	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	16.16	11
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	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link 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	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3985
Width (mm)	1795	1820
Height (mm)	1817	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	180	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2680	2450
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Grossweight (kg)	2215	-
Approach Angle	-	41.2°
Break Over Angle	-	26.2°
Departure Angle	-	36°
Seating Capacity	7	4
Boot Space (Litres)	384	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Dimond WhitePearl WhiteStealth BlackJeans Blue Dual ToneJeans BlueRockey BeigePearl White Dual Tone+2 MoreBolero Neo Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Fender-mounted
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

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

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8.97	10.24
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	- more	wireless android auto play more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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 a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience

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 and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded

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