Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 is priced at ₹9,499,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Volvo XC90's 1969 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 12 kmpl (est.) for the Volvo XC90. 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 | 18.8 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | AWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / T6 Petrol / B5 Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol PHEV / Mild Hybrid Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 12 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 709 Nm (T8) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 262 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 3250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 222 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2500 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4953 mm / 1964 mm / 1776 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2984 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front & 2nd Row |
| 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 | 11.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with 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 - 2nd Row Captain Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Nappa Leather / Wool Blend |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 19-Speaker Platinum Edition |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
| 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 |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | LED Headlamps (Thor's Hammer) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Auto Folding |
| 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 | 255/50 R20 (base) / 255/45 R21 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 20-inch / 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSTC + RSC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Camera |
| 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 | Crystal WhiteOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedBright Dusk |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
