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 ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 16.30 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1,750 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 | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | — |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and 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 | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| 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 on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | No | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | No | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 |
| 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 | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
