Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Mahindra Bolero Neo? 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 Thar price starts at Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts Rs 8.99 Lakh ex-showroom for N4 (Diesel). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Bolero Neo has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Thar Vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra Bolero Neo
On Road Price	Rs.21,40,172^*	Rs.12,92,720^*
Mileage (city)	9 kmpl	12.08 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2184	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Mahindra Thar
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.80 Lakh^*
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N10 Opt
10.79 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	LXT 4WD Diesel AT	N10 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,40,172^*	Rs.12,92,720^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.41,961/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,425/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,845	Rs.52,465
User Rating	4.5 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 255 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

N10 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,40,172^*

Rs.12,92,720^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.41,961/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,425/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,845

Rs.52,465

User Rating

4.5

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 255 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHawk 130 CRDe

mHAWk100

Displacement (cc)

2184

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130bhp@3750rpm

98.56bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

260Nm@1750-2250rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

5-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9	12.08
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	11	16.16
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.29
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	50
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, Solid Axle	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Power
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	255/65 R18	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3995
Width (mm)	1820	1795
Height (mm)	1855	1817
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	180
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2680
Rear Tread (mm)	1520	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	2215
Approach Angle	41.2°	-
Break Over Angle	26.2°	-
Departure Angle	36°	-
Seating Capacity	4	7
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	-
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
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	Sami(Coloured)	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	3.5
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours	Dimond WhitePearl WhiteStealth BlackJeans Blue Dual ToneJeans BlueRockey BeigePearl White Dual Tone+2 MoreBolero Neo 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	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Fender-mounted	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
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)	4	1
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	1

Safety

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

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- 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
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.

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