Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: September 27, 2026

Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs. 8.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 18.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Bolero Neo offers a claimed 17.29 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Bolero Neo uses a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm and the Thar a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero Neo and Thar, the Bolero Neo is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Bolero Neo vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Bolero NeoMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.99 LakhRs. 18.99 Lakh
Mileage 17.29 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc2184 cc
Max power 98.56bhp@3750rpm150bhp@3750rpm
Top speed 150 Km/hNot Available

Bolero Neo vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 OptMahindra Thar OG 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
35 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 98.56bhp@3750rpm 150bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD 4WD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.29 Kmpl 9 kmpl
Tyre Size 215/75 R15 255/60 R19
Boot Space 384 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 36,735 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,465 Bolero Neo Insurance Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
mHAWk100
D22 mHawk
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
98.56bhp@3750rpm
150bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
255/60 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrain

Digital Cluster Size
3.5 Inch
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami(Coloured)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
384 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Fender-mounted
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1795*1817 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
180 mm
232 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Electronic Locking Differential
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
3
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
2
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Electronic Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8.97 inch
10.25 inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
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
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Speed alert audio warning
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
No
Not Available

grossWeight
2215 kg
Not Available

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
  • 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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Mahindra Bolero Neo Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Bolero Neo is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹10.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar?
For the N10 Opt version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 98.56bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 150bhp@3750rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Bolero Neo has better performance.

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