Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts at Rs. 7.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.27 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Bolero Neo, priced at Rs. 9.06 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Bolero Neo offers a claimed 17.29 kmpl, while the XUV 3XO delivers 18.89 kmpl. On the performance front, the Bolero Neo uses a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm and the XUV 3XO a 1197cc engine producing 109.96bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero Neo and XUV 3XO, the XUV 3XO is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Bolero Neo vs XUV 3XO Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Bolero NeoMahindra XUV 3XO
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 9.06 LakhRs. 7.79 Lakh
Mileage 17.29 kmpl18.89 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1197 cc
Max power 98.56bhp@3750rpm109.96bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 150 Km/hNot Available

Bolero Neo vs XUV 3XO Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero Neo N4Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1
Rating
35 reviews
92 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.06 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 98.56bhp@3750rpm 109.96bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.29 Kmpl 18.89 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/75 R15 205/65 R16
Boot Space 384 Liters 364 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 17,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 15,069 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,098 Bolero Neo Insurance Rs. 41,424 XUV 3XO Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
mHAWk100
mStallion (TCMPFi) engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
98.56bhp@3750rpm
109.96bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
200Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

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

Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel without Cover
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.3 m
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
15
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
3.5 Inch
No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
384
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
384 Liters
364 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Electronic Trumpet Horn
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
No
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
No
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
convertibleTop
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
No
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1795*1817 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
180 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
No
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
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
Electronic Trumpet Horn
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
No
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
No
Speakers Rear
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
No
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
No
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Speed alert audio warning
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers
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
Yes
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
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

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

grossWeight
2215 kg
Not Available
rearLegroom
Not Available
878
frontLegroom
Not Available
1050

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 XUV 3XO
  • Spacious cabin with enough legroom, headroom, and cabin width for 5 occupants
  • Petrol and diesel engine options offer a strong balance of refinement and performance
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, 2-zone climate control, and a Harman Kardon music system, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX as standard
  • Higher variants add 360-degree camera and front parking sensors too
  • Advanced driver assistance features such as lane-assist and adaptive cruise control are well-tuned for Indian driving conditions
  • Good ride comfort and high speed stability even with passengers and luggage on board
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater, Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'
Mahindra XUV 3XO
  • Rivals like the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon offer more boot space
  • Missing features: Ventilated seats, powered driver’s seat, ambient lighting, parcel tray
  • Turbo-petrol engine’s fuel-efficiency especially in heavy traffic will be low (10-12 kmpl)

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Better Than Mahindra XUV 3XO?

62% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo over Mahindra XUV 3XO in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 238 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo and Mahindra XUV 3XO on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Bolero Neo XUV 3XO
Mileage 4.1 4.0
Performance 4.3 4.8
Comfort 4.1 4.7
Maintenance 4.1 4.3
Safety 4.2 4.9
Features 3.7 4.3
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Q. Pros and Cons of manual and AMT gear boxes for the Mahindra 3X0 ? Thanks
  • The Mahindra XUV 3XO Manual offers better control and a more engaging driving experience, while the AMT provides greater convenience, especially in city traffic. The ideal choice depends on your driving preferences and requirements. We recommend taking a test drive of both variants before making a decision. For further assistance, you may contact your nearest authorized Mahindra dealership through the provided dealership link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/mahindra/Delhi
Q. Need help choosing between VW Taigun 1.0 Highline, Toyota Hyryder, and Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX – Prioritizing Safety, Reliability & After-Sales Support Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a new car and have narrowed it down to three options: Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 Highline Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX edition My top priority is safety (build quality, crash ratings, stability), followed by long-term reliability and good after-sales service/support. I drive mostly in the city with occasional highway trips, so performance is a plus but not a deal-breaker. Would really appreciate real-world inputs from owners or auto experts on how these cars fare in terms of: Safety features and real-life crash safety Service experience and network reach Long-term reliability & maintenance costs Which one would you recommend for someone focused on peace of mind and safety? Thanks in advance!
  • Among the three options, the Volkswagen Taigun stands out for its exceptional build quality and strong 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, making it one of the safest choices in its segment. It offers a premium feel, stable ride, and advanced safety features, though its maintenance and spare part costs can be slightly higher compared to rivals. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, on the other hand, offers a perfect balance of safety, proven reliability, and excellent after-sales support backed by Toyota’s trusted network. It may not score as high as the Taigun in crash tests, but it ensures long-term peace of mind with lower running costs and solid resale value. The Mahindra XUV 3XO impresses with its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and feature-rich package. Overall, if your top priorities are safety, reliability, and worry-free ownership, the Volkswagen Taigun and Toyota Hyryder emerge as the most dependable and confidence-inspiring choices.
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.
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Mahindra Bolero Neo Vs Mahindra XUV 3XO FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper than Mahindra Bolero Neo by ₹1.27 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO delivers better mileage 18.89 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
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 MX1 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of XUV 3XO produces 109.96bhp@5000rpm of power and 200Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XUV 3XO has better performance.

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