Comparing the Skoda Octavia RS and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Skoda Octavia RS is available at ₹3,999,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Skoda Octavia RS comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.19 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Octavia RS versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1984 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.19 kmpl - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 600 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1530 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4686 mm / 1829 mm / 1468 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2686 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | No |
| Infotainment System | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Perforated Leather / Alcantara Sport Seats | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - RS-specific Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 245/40 R18 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Magic BlackRace BlueMamba GreenVelvet RedCandy White | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
