Comparing the Skoda Slavia 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 Slavia is available at ₹1,127,900, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Skoda Slavia comes with a 999 cc (1.0L) / 1498 cc (1.5L) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1.0L) / 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1.5L) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21.47 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.60 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI for the Skoda Slavia 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 | 999 cc (1.0L) / 1498 cc (1.5L) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.0L TSI / 1.5L TSI ACT | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DSG | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 21.47 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.60 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (1.0L) / 4 (1.5L) | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1.0L) / 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1.5L) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm (1.0L) / 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm (1.5L) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (DSG) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 521 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 179 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1215 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4541 mm / 1752 mm / 1487 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | 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 | — | 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 | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | 8 Speakers | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | — | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | 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 Projector Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| 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 | 205/55 R16 (base) / 215/45 R17 (top) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch / 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| 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 | Candy WhiteBrilliant SilverCarbon SteelLava Blue | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
