Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Tata Safari Storme 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 Storme is priced at ₹1,080,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari Storme's 2179 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 140 bhp (standard Varicor), 150 PS (facelift), 156 PS (Varicor 400) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 13–14 kmpl for the Tata Safari Storme. 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 | 2179 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / 4WD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.2 L VariCOR Turbocharged Diesel (VTT) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55–63 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 5-speed Manual (initial), 6-speed Manual (Varicor 400) |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 13–14 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 140 bhp (standard Varicor), 150 PS (facelift), 156 PS (Varicor 400) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 320 Nm (standard), 400 Nm (Varicor 400) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 981 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2555 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 200–205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2000–2050 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4655–4668 mm × 1894–1965 mm × 1786–1922 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2650–2741 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 | Analog / Semi-digital |
| Cruise Control | — | No |
| 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 | Basic audio |
| Keyless Entry | — | No |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Front only |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | No |
| Voice Command | — | No |
| 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 | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Projector-type |
| 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 | Halogen / LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 235/70 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | No |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | No |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | No |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Arctic Silver, Urban Bronze, Sky Grey, Pearl White, Arctic White, Sardinia Red, Astern Black, Pearl Champagne |
