Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Volkswagen Virtus 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 Volkswagen Virtus is priced at ₹1,195,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Volkswagen Virtus's 999 cc / 1498 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 19.89 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.41 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI for the Volkswagen Virtus. 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 | 999 cc / 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.0L TSI / 1.5L TSI ACT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 19.89 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.41 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 3 (1.0L) / 4 (1.5L) |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 178 Nm (1.0L) / 250 Nm (1.5L) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 521 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1705 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 179 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1215 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4561 mm / 1752 mm / 1507 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2651 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Adaptive |
| 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 | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| 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 | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | 8 Speakers |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
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 |
| 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 | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 205/55 R16 / 215/45 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 16-inch / 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| 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 | Candy WhiteReflex SilverCarbon Steel GreyLava BlueRising Blue MetallicDeep BlackCherry RedAvocado-PearlCarbon Steel Grey Matte |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
