Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Kia Carens Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Carens comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Bolero Neo N4 is priced at ₹8.85 Lakh, Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh.
Mahindra Bolero Neo N4 comes with 1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Kia Carens Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Bolero Neo	Kia Carens
Engine Capacity	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Bolero Neo

₹ 8.84 Lakh

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Kia Carens

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.84 Lakh

10.99 Lakh

EMI

₹16,332

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,296

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.4

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Bootspace

384 liters

216 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 liters

45 litres

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

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3 Rows

Engine

1493 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

1.5L I4 MHawk 100

Smartstream G 1.5

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Yes (Turbocharged)

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Fuel Type

Diesel

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

100 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

260 Nm @ 1750-2250 Rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

17.29 Kmpl

16.5 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Electric Motor

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Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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10.42 seconds

Turbocharger / Supercharger

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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10.42 seconds

Fuel Type

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Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Highway Mileage

—

Top Speed

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Battery

—

Height

3995 mm

1708 mm

Width

1795 mm

1800 mm

Length

1817 mm

4540 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

195 mm

Wheelbase

2680 mm

2780 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Kerb Weight

—

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Spring, MTVL-CL With FDD(Frequency Dependent Damping)

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum Brakes

Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link With Coil Spring, MTVL-CL With FDD (Frequency Depend

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Rear Tyres

215 / 75 R15

195 / 65 R15

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Tyres

215 / 75 R15

195 / 65 R15

Wheels

Steel

Steel Rims

Minimum Turning Radius

5.35 meters

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Four Wheel Steering

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Rub - Strips

Black

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Antenna

Roof-Mounted Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Roof Rails

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Rub-strips

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

—

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Fabric + Leatherette

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone (Mocha Brown)

Dual Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

Jump Seats

Bench

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Rear Armrest

—

Cup Holder

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Driver Armrest

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Split Rear Seat

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60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

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Black & Beige Interiors With Indigo Accents

Massage Seats

—

NCAP Rating

1 Star (Global NCAP)

3 Star (Global NCAP)

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black Finish With Handle Type

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Black Finish ORVM Colour

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Adjustable ORVM

Externally Adjustable

—

Bootlid Opener

Key

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Down

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Power Windows Position

—

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable

Rear Windshield Blind

—

One Touch Up

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Rear Defogger

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

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Silver

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

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Plastic

Rear Wiper

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Steering-mounted controls

—

Speakers

—

Voice Command

—

iPod Compatibility

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

—

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

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8 inch

USB Compatibility

—

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

—

DVD Playback

—

Head Unit Size

—

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

AM/FM Radio

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

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8 inch

AUX Compatibility

—

Wireless Charger

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Wireless

Android Auto

—

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Average Fuel Consumption

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster

8.9" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Shift Indicator

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

—

Digital

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Cup Holders

Cupholders In Front Only

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

—

Front, Second & Third Row

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control)

Yes (Manual)

Heater

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Headlight & Ignition On Reminder

—

Charging Ports

12V Power Outlet

—

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

Front AC

—

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

12V Power Outlets

—

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Rear AC

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Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vents On Roof

Cruise Control

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

—

Manual

Parking Assist

—

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Headlights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Tail Lights

Halogen

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Interior Lamps

Front

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Daytime Running Lights

—

Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps

—

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

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Fog Lights

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

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Glovebox Lamp

—

Taillights

—

Halogen

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Brakes

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Hill Hold Control

—

Hill Descent Control

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra Bolero Neo

✓
Upright, high seating position offers excellent visibility.
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Spacious cabin with large, supportive leatherette seats.
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Strong 1.5-litre diesel engine delivers 260Nm Torque and easy city drivability.
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High ground clearance with rugged ladder-frame chassis for true off-road ability.
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Rear-wheel drive with locking differential enhances rough-road performance.
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Modern features like cruise control and ISOFIX mounts.
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Great value for money with durable body-on-frame construction.