Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner is priced at ₹4,495,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Toyota Fortuner's 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Toyota Fortuner. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4WD (4x4) / RWD (2WD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2GD-FTV Diesel / 1GR-FE Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 (Diesel) / 6 (Petrol) |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 420 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm (Diesel) / 376 Nm @ 4400 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic / Manual (Diesel) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 397 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2800 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 221 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2030 kg (Diesel 4WD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4795 mm / 1855 mm / 1835 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2745 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 Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 7-inch Multi-Info Display + Analog |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver (top) |
| 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 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| 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 | Leather (top variants) |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | JBL 11-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | LED 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 | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 265/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, Knee) |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes - HAC + DAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360-degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Platinum WhiteSuper WhiteAttitude BlackSparking Black CrystalSilver MetallicAvant Garde Bronze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
