Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R is priced at ₹498,900. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R's 1197 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. 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 | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 32 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric starter |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | MT/AGS |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 355 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 825 - 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt adjustable |
| 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 | Manual AC |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| 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 | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) |
| 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 | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Fabric |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | 4-speaker audio system |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes (with infotainment system) |
| Wireless Charger | No | — |
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 | — |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Available on higher variants |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel wheels / 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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Available on higher variants |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Available on higher variants |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red |










