Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 3 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| 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 | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | — |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | — | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | — | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
