Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Hyundai Exter 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 Hyundai Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter. 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 | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-Speed Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 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 Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | — |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front & Rear |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) |
| Sunroof | No | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| 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 | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline/Digital |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |
