Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Mahindra Bolero Neo or Kia Carens? 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 8.99 Lakh ex-showroom for N4 (Diesel) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Bolero Neo has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 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 Carens has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Bolero Neo Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Mahindra Bolero Neo	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.12,92,720^*	Rs.15,39,598^*
Mileage (city)	12.08 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Mahindra Bolero Neo
N10 Opt
10.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.88 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	N10 Opt	Premium Opt Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,92,720^*	Rs.15,39,598^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,425/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.30,105/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,465	Rs.60,153
User Rating	4.5 Based on 251 Reviews	4.4 Based on 520 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

N10 Opt

Premium Opt Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,92,720^*

Rs.15,39,598^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,425/month

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Rs.30,105/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,465

Rs.60,153

User Rating

4.5

Based on 251 Reviews

4.4

Based on 520 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHAWk100	CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	98.56bhp@3750rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	260Nm@1750-2250rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHAWk100

CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

98.56bhp@3750rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

260Nm@1750-2250rpm

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.08	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	16.16	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.29	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	150	174

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	150	174
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4540
Width (mm)	1795	1800
Height (mm)	1817	1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	180	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2680	2780
Grossweight (kg)	2215	-
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	384	216

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	No
Air Quality Control	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	No
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	No
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	No

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Dimond WhitePearl WhiteStealth BlackJeans Blue Dual ToneJeans BlueRockey BeigePearl White Dual Tone+2 MoreBolero Neo Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	No	No
LED Taillights	No	No
LED Fog Lamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	No
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Tyre Size	215/75 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	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	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	1	5

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8.97	8
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	- more	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
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.
Kia Carens
- Multiple engine options: Petrol, diesel and CNG
- Covers all basics: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, steering mounted controls, power windows, and day/night IRVM

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.
Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis

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