Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 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 Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is priced at ₹1,150,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4's 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4x4 |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1777 – 1783 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Manual AC |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | Semi-digital |
| 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 | 7-inch touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Fabric, Leatherette |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
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 |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | All-terrain |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | Dual front |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| 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) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine |
