Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 126 PS (combined) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | e-CVT |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.73 kWh |
| Range | — | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | — | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | No |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front & rear |
| Push Start | — | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | No | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | 2 |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
