Kia Sorento vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs. 8.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sorento, priced at Rs. 27.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the Bolero Neo a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and Bolero Neo, the Sorento is the better pick for performance, while the Bolero Neo stands out for affordability.

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Sorento vs Bolero Neo Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoMahindra Bolero Neo
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 8.99 Lakh
Mileage Not Available17.29 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc1493 cc
Max power 190bhp98.56bhp@3750rpm
Top speed Not Available150 Km/h

Sorento vs Bolero Neo Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselMahindra Bolero Neo N4
Rating
2 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 8.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1493 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 98.56bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 17.29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/ 60 R18 215/75 R15
Boot Space 179 Liters 384 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags 7 Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 17,391 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 45,841 Bolero Neo Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2151 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
mHAWk100
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
190bhp
98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
442Nm
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Not Available

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

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.35 m
Tyre Size
235/ 60 R18
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
18
15
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
3.5 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
384
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
179 Liters
384 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
3995*1795*1817 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
180 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
3
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
3
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
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 & Telescopic
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
12.3 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
No

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
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
Lane Departure Prevention 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

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2215 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater, Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'
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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
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  • 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 Sorento Vs Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
As per the users experiences Kia Sorento is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Bolero Neo is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Kia Sorento by ₹19.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm 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 the Kia Sorento has better performance.

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