Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 3 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | — |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | — | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | No | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | — |
| 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |











