Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at Rs. 8.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Bolero Neo uses a 1493cc engine producing 98.56bhp@3750rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero Neo and Safari, the Bolero Neo is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Bolero Neo vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Bolero NeoTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.99 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 17.29 kmplNot Available
Engine 1493 cc1498 cc
Max power 98.56bhp@3750rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 150 Km/hNot Available

Bolero Neo vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero Neo N4Tata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
35 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 98.56bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.29 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/75 R15 235/65/R17
Boot Space 384 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 17,391 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 45,841 Bolero Neo Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mHAWk100
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
98.56bhp@3750rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
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
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
50 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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
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
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
3.5 Inch
7
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
384
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
384 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1795*1817 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
180 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
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 & Telescopic
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
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
no inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 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
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

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
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
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
No
Advance Safety Features
Speed alert audio warning
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
1 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
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
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
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
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No

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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater, Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Better Than Tata Safari?

50% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 193 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo and Tata Safari on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of performance 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 Safari Bolero Neo
Mileage 4.1 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.3
Comfort 4.1 4.4
Maintenance 4.1 4.3
Safety 4.2 4.6
Features 3.7 4.2
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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 Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹4.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Tata Safari?
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 Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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