Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus is available at a price on request, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus comes with a 2184 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. 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 | 12 V | — |
| Displacement | 2184 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2 L mHawk diesel | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 14 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 1800–2800 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 696 L | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | — | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length Width Height | 4400 × 1795 × 1812 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Digital with MID | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 9″ touchscreen with Bluetooth | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | No | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | All four windows | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 6 speakers | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | No | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Drls | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | No | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | No | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Bulb | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/70 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | No | Yes |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | No | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | No | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Tpms Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | No | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Diamond White, Majestic Silver, Napoli Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
