Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs. 9.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.26 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. On the performance front, the Bolero Neo uses a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero Neo and Thar, the Bolero Neo is the better pick for affordability, 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. 9.06 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 17.29 kmplNot Available
Engine 1493 cc1497 cc
Max power 98.56bhp@3750rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm
Top speed 150 Km/hNot Available

Bolero Neo vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero Neo N4Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Rating
35 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.06 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 98.56bhp@3750rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.29 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/75 R15 255/65 R18
Boot Space 384 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger 2
EMI
Rs. 17,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,098 Bolero Neo Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
mHAWk100
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
98.56bhp@3750rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
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
Not Available
Mileage (City)
12.08 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
16.16 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
15
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless Highway Terrain

Digital Cluster Size
3.5 Inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Vinyl
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Analog with MID
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
384
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
384 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Cornering Foglamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
No
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
No
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
No
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
Brake Locking Differential
Central Control Armrest
No
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
No
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Brake Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
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
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
No
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
2
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
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 )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Side Airbag
No
Not Available

grossWeight
2215 kg
Not Available
approachAngle
Not Available
40°
breakOverAngle
Not Available
26.4°
departureAngle
Not Available
36°

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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Mahindra Bolero Neo 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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Mahindra Bolero Neo Vs Mahindra Thar OG FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar OG?
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 OG?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹1.26 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra Thar OG?
For the N4 version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 98.56bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD 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 Thar OG has better performance.

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