Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Volkswagen Golf GTI 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced at ₹5,199,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Volkswagen Golf GTI's 1984 cc, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 15.44 kmpl (est.) for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | Standard 12V automotive battery configuration | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with XDS+ |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 15.44 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 384 L | 374 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 1930 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 143 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1430 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 4287 mm / 1789 mm / 1456 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2637 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Clark Plaid + Leather Sport Seats |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Harman Kardon 8-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Yes - GTI-specific |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | LED IQ.Light Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 18-inch Alloy Wheels (Ricardo design) |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - XDS+ eDiff |
| 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 |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Grenadilla BlackOryx WhiteKings Red MetallicMoonstone Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
