Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 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 | 12V |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Self Start |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| 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 | Front & Rear |
| 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 | Fabric |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
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 |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | LED (Front) |
| 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 |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | 360-Degree Camera |
| 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 | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
