Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,549,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1956 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 168–170 PS @ 3750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus Manual: 16.3 kmpl; Automatic: 14.5 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 | 1956 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 6-speed Manual & 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | Manual: 16.3 kmpl; Automatic: 14.5 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 168–170 PS @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1750–2500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 420 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 200–205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1825 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4668 mm × 1922 mm × 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2741 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 |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | Digital / Semi-digital cluster |
| 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 | 8.8-inch touchscreen; digital cluster in facelift |
| 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 / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | JBL |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Multiple |
| 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 | Projector with LED DRLs |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 235/65 R17, 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 |
| 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 | Thermisto Gold, Telesto Grey, Calypso Red, Orion Black, Cosmic Gold, Frost White, Daytona Grey |
