Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 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 |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Self Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2520 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 | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| 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 | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| 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 | Fabric |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
| 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 |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | LED Projector Headlamps |
| 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 | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | 360-Degree Camera |
| 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 | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
