Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Mahindra Thar 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 is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | — | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| 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 | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| 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 | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | No | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | — | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
