Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Mahindra Bolero Neo Price starts at Rs. 9.94 Lakh which is Rs. 1.94 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Sonet priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Bolero Neo (Diesel Model) is 17.29 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Bolero Neo (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT vs Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sonet vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATBolero Neo N10 Option
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT mHAWk100
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 17.29 Kmpl
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Sonet vs Bolero Neo Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option
Rating
43 reviews
32 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.15 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1493 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 17.29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 215/75 R15
Boot Space 385 Liters 384 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,513 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 57,489 Bolero Neo Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
mHAWk100
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
...
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
17.29 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
12.08 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
16.16 kmpl

Suspension Front
...
Suspension Rear
6
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.35
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
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 Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
384 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
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
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3995*1795*1817 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
160 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp, Driver information system
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
Music player with USB + BT (touchscreen infotainment, bluetooth, USB & AUX)
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
...
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Speed alert audio warning, Flip key, Corner braking control, Multi-Terrain Technology
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
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 Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater
  • Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'.

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Better Than Kia Sonet?

100% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 168 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Sonet 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 Mahindra Bolero Neo is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and safety in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
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 Sonet Bolero Neo
Mileage 4.0 3.6
Performance 4.3 4.0
Comfort 4.0 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 4.1
Safety 4.1 3.7
Features 3.8 4.5
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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 Sonet Vs Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra Bolero Neo is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 3.61 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Kia Sonet delivers better mileage 19 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
For the X-line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the N10 Option 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 the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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