Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,549,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1956 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 168–170 PS @ 3750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus Manual: 16.3 kmpl; Automatic: 14.5 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 | 1956 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 6-speed Manual & 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | Manual: 16.3 kmpl; Automatic: 14.5 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 168–170 PS @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1750–2500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 420 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 200–205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1825 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 4668 mm × 1922 mm × 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2741 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 |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | Digital / Semi-digital cluster |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 8.8-inch touchscreen; digital cluster in facelift |
| 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 / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | JBL |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Multiple |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | 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 | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Projector with LED DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 235/65 R17, 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 |
| 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 | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Thermisto Gold, Telesto Grey, Calypso Red, Orion Black, Cosmic Gold, Frost White, Daytona Grey |
