Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Last Updated: November 13, 2026

Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs. 9.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.19 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Seltos, priced at Rs. 11.25 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Seltos offers a claimed 16.5 kmpl, while the Bolero Neo delivers 17.29 kmpl. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Bolero Neo a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Bolero Neo, the Seltos is the better pick for performance, while the Bolero Neo stands out for affordability.

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Seltos vs Bolero Neo Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra Bolero Neo
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.25 LakhRs. 9.06 Lakh
Mileage 16.5 kmpl17.29 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1493 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm98.56bhp@3750rpm
Top speed Not Available150 Km/h

Seltos vs Bolero Neo Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra Bolero Neo N4
Rating
57 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.06 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1493 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.5 Kmpl 17.29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/75 R15
Boot Space 447 Liters 384 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 21,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 17,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 54,154 Seltos Insurance Rs. 46,098 Bolero Neo Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
mHAWk100
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
16.5 Kmpl
17.29 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
12.08 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
16.16 kmpl

Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.35 m
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
16
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
3.5 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
384
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
384 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
3995*1795*1817 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
180 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Speed alert audio warning
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2215 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Refreshed interiors that a comfortable and practical, does pack in some features including cruise control and a touch screen
  • Jumps seats in the boot can be unbolted to give you more space
  • Rugged and tough
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater, Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Mahindra Bolero Neo?

100% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Mahindra Bolero Neo in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 222 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Mahindra Bolero Neo on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Bolero Neo
Mileage 4.0 4.1
Performance 4.4 4.3
Comfort 4.6 4.1
Maintenance 4.2 4.1
Safety 4.1 4.2
Features 4.1 3.7
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Kia Seltos Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Mahindra Bolero Neo and Renault Triber?
  • Selecting the right vehicle would depend on certain factors such as your preference of the brand, usage, cabin space, and last, the fuel type. The Mahindra Bolero Neo makes absolute sense to pick the Neo over the Bolero in every use case. It offers a high sitting position and good visibility. It has an excellent off-road ability with ladder-frame chassis, and rear-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Triber is the answer to the need for an affordable and practical yet good-looking vehicle. It offers a good boot space of 625 liters and received a 4-Star GNCAP safety rating. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between N 10 and N 10 R?
  • Does Bolero Neo N10 have cornering light
  • Mld
  • N10 R is having BS 6 phase 2 engine N10 R is not having integrated mahindra infotainment system, its not having voice message h.N10 R infotainment system is really bad speaker quality is worse. Apart from this everything is same.
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Q. I want to buy a car around 10-11 Laks. Is Mahindra Bolero Neo good for the first-time driver? Please suggest, if any other car in your suggestion then it would be very helpful.
  • Yes it's good
  • For the first time driver I would like to recommend TATA cars like punch , Nexon or tigor
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Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Kia Seltos by ₹2.19 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the N4 version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 98.56bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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