Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: August 21, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.07 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus, priced at Rs. 11.39 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Bolero Neo Plus offers a claimed 14 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Bolero Neo Plus uses a 2184cc engine producing 118.35bhp@4000rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero Neo Plus and Thar, the Bolero Neo Plus is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Bolero Neo Plus vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Bolero Neo PlusMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.39 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 14 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1497 cc
Max power 118.35bhp@4000rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Bolero Neo Plus vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P4Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
17 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.39 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118.35bhp@4000rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/70 R16 245/75 R16
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 22,033 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,146 Bolero Neo Plus Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2184 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.2L mHawk
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
118.35bhp@4000rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
280Nm@1800-2800rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
14 kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
14 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
9
4
Doors
5
3

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Integrated Antenna
No
No
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washers
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4400*1795*1812 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
MirrorLink
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
No
Speakers Rear
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
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
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Puc Expiry
No
Not Available
Insurance Expiry
No
Not Available
E Manual
No
Not Available
Digital Car Key
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 509 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra Thar has out rated Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus on all the rating factors.
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 Thar Bolero Neo Plus
Mileage 1.7 3.9
Performance 0.3 4.5
Comfort 3.7 4.2
Maintenance 1.7 4.0
Safety 3.7 4.4
Features 3.7 4.1
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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar?
Mahindra Thar has out rated Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus by ₹1.07 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar?
For the P4 version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo Plus produces 118.35bhp@4000rpm of power and 280Nm@1800-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the AXT RWD Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus has better performance.

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