Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Mahindra Bolero Neo or Maruti Baleno? 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 Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Bolero Neo has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Bolero Neo Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Mahindra Bolero Neo	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.13,70,734^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	18 kmpl	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1493	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Mahindra Bolero Neo
Rs11.47 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero Neo
N10 R
11.47 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	N10 R	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,70,734^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,004/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.63,223	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.5 Based on 215 Reviews	4.4 Based on 613 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

N10 R

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,70,734^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,004/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.63,223

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.5

Based on 215 Reviews

4.4

Based on 613 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHAWk100	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1493	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	98.56bhp@3750rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	260Nm@1750-2250rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHAWk100

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1493

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

98.56bhp@3750rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	18	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.29	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	150	180
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35	4.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	150	180
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1795	1745
Height (mm)	1817	1500
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	160	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2680	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	2215	1410
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	384	318
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Glove Box Light	-	No
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
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	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli BlackDsat Silver+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli Black+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	1	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	6.77	9
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)	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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.
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

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.
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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Rs.9.95 - 12.15 Lakh^*
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Rs.9.79 - 10.91 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at ₹9.95 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Mahindra Bolero Neo and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Bolero Neo is 17.29 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero Neo.

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