Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is available at ₹885,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. 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 automotive battery configuration | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Yes |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
