Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Ameo

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Mahindra Bolero price starts at Rs. 8.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volkswagen Ameo, priced at Rs. 9.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Bolero offers a claimed 16 kmpl, while the Ameo delivers 21.66 kmpl. On the performance front, the Bolero uses a 1493cc engine producing 74.96bhp@3600rpm and the Ameo a 1498cc engine producing 108.62bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Bolero and Ameo, the Ameo is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Bolero stands out for affordability.

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Bolero vs Ameo Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra BoleroVolkswagen Ameo
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.49 LakhRs. 9.90 Lakh
Mileage 16 kmpl21.66 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1498 cc
Max power 74.96bhp@3600rpm108.62bhp@4000rpm

Bolero vs Ameo Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Bolero B8Volkswagen Ameo GT 1.5 TDI
Rating
163 reviews
48 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.90 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 74.96bhp@3600rpm 108.62bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5 Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Bolero Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16 Kmpl 21.66 kmpl
Tyre Size 215/75 R15 195/55 R16
Boot Space Not Available 330
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
Insurance Rs. 49,521 Bolero Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
mHAWK75
TDI Diesel Engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
74.96bhp@3600rpm
108.62bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
210Nm@1600-2200rpm
250Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1163kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

30-70 kmph (3rd gear)
Not Available
6.92 Seconds
40-80 kmph (4th gear)
Not Available
12.06 Seconds
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
50.66m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
31.75m
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
11.64 Seconds
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
16 Kmpl
21.66 kmpl
Mileage (City)
14 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Rear
5
Semi Indpendent Trailing Arm
Brakes Front
disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.4 meters
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
195/55 R16
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
No
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Multi Function Display (MFD) Includes Travelling Time, Distance Travelled, Average Speed and Fuel Efficiency, Digital Speed Display, Instrument Cluster With Speedometer, High Quality Scratch Resistant Dashboard, Driver Side Clutch Footrest, Sunglass Holder Inside Glove Box, Fabric Desert Beige and Dual Tone Interior Theme, Chrome Interior Package, Leather Wrapped Gearshift Knob, Fuel Gauge, Single Folding Rear Seat Backrest
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
330

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Lever
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Push to Open Fuel Lid, Front Windshield Wiper With Intermittent Control, Body Coloured Bumpers, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Air Dam Detailing in Chrome, Chrome Applique on Door Handles
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
No
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1745*1880 mm3
3995*1682*1483
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2470mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
165mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
4 speakers, Audio system with CD/MP3 player, USB, aux-in, SD card input, bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones, i-pod connectivity, phonebook sync, SMS viewer, TM MirrorLink, voice command, Touchscreen infotainment system
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader,Mirror Link
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Left Side Sunvisor
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Phonebook sync, SMS viewer, App Connect, Touchscreen Infotainment System
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
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
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
4
4
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
No
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Rear ACVents
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
No
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
No
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
No
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
No
No of Airbags
2
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
No
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
No
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
No
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
No
Not Available

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Mahindra Bolero Vs Volkswagen Ameo FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Ameo?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Bolero is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Ameo is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Ameo?
The Mahindra Bolero is cheaper than Volkswagen Ameo by ₹1.41 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Ameo?
The Volkswagen Ameo delivers better mileage 21.66 kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Ameo?
For the B8 version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero produces 74.96bhp@3600rpm of power and 210Nm@1600-2200rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT 1.5 TDI version, 1498 cc Diesel engine of Ameo produces 108.62bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Bolero has better performance.

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