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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Mahindra

Bolero Neo Plus

From ₹11.39 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Ertiga

From ₹8.9 Lakh

Full Ertiga page Change
Mahindra Bolero Neo PlusP4 Diesel MT (9-seater) · ₹11.39 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki ErtigaLXi Petrol MT · ₹8.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Bolero Neo Plus: ₹11.39 Lakh Ertiga: ₹8.9 Lakh (ahead) Ertiga ₹2.49 lakh cheaper
Safety Bolero Neo Plus: Not rated yet Ertiga: 3 stars Global NCAP
Mileage Bolero Neo Plus: 14 kmpl Ertiga: 20.51 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Bolero Neo Plus: 118 bhp (ahead) Ertiga: 103 PS Different engines
Versions Bolero Neo Plus: 2 Ertiga: 9 (ahead) Only Bolero Neo Plus: diesel, manual

Pick the Bolero Neo Plus for more power.

Pick the Ertiga for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.39 Lakh
₹8.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.56 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹22,775 a month
₹16,781 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
118 bhp
103 PS
Torque
280 Nm
136.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
14 kmpl
20.51 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Seating Capacity
9 (2+3+4 layout), same on P4 and P10
7 Seats (2+3+2 Seating)
Body Type
Body-on-frame MUV on a ladder chassis
3-Row 7-Seater Compact MPV

Engine & Performance

Displacement
2,184 cc
1,462 cc (1.5L)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol / CNG
Drivetrain
RWD (rear-wheel drive), as per Mahindra's own configurator
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Engine Config
2.2-litre mHawk120 turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel
1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC DualJet Dual VVT Petrol
0-100
13.74 seconds, per Mahindra's own JSON-LD vehicle data
12.8 sec (MT) / 13.5 sec (AT)
Top Speed
Not listed
165 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-speed Manual, the only gearbox offered
5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Hybrid
Micro-Hybrid idle start-stop system only, standard on both P4 and P10; no mild or strong hybrid electric assist
Progressive Smart Hybrid System (Dual-Battery ISG with Torque Assist & Idle Stop-Start)
Gears
6
5 / 6
Paddles
Not offered; no automatic gearbox is available on this model
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring and stabiliser bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with coil spring and stabiliser bar
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Tyre Size
215/70 R16, tubeless radial, same on P4 and P10
185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum (Rear)
Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels on P4; 16-inch alloy wheels on P10
15-inch Two-Tone Machined Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space-saver spare wheel; spare wheel cover is body-coloured on P4 and Deep Silver on P10
15-inch Full Size Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Wheelbase
2,680 mm
2,740 mm (Long MPV wheelbase)
Length
4,400 mm
4,395 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,735 mm
Height
1,812 mm
1,690 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm, unladen
180 mm
Fuel Tank
60 litres
45 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,150 kg - 1,225 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
209L (all 3 rows up) / 550L (3rd row folded flat) / 803L (max cargo)
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.2 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
2 (driver and front passenger), standard on both P4 and P10
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
ADAS
Not offered. Mahindra's own product page states that the Bolero Neo Plus does not feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
None
Camera
Not offered as a standalone reverse camera on either version. Rear parking sensors are standard on both P4 and P10
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Global NCAP (2019): 3 stars for adult occupants (9.25/17) and 3 stars for children (25.16/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
ISOFIX
Child seat anchorage with top tether fitted on P10 only; not fitted on P4, per Mahindra's own brochure
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)
TPMS
Not listed
No

Interior & Infotainment

Climate Control
Manual air-conditioning with Eco mode, standard on both P4 and P10; automatic climate control is not offered
Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Air-Cooled Front Cup Holders
Touchscreen
22.8 cm (about 9-inch) touchscreen with USB, Bluetooth and Aux, fitted on P10 only; P4 gets no factory touchscreen
7.0-inch SmartPlay Pro Touchscreen Infotainment System with Voice Commands
Sunroof
Not offered on either P4 or P10, per Mahindra's official brochure
None
Seat Features
P10 adds fabric upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat and armrests for driver and co-driver; P4 has vinyl upholstery without these adjustments
Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row Seats with One-Touch Tumble 3rd Row Entry + Sculpted Teak Wood Finish Dashboard
Audio System
4 speakers and 2 tweeters, fitted on P10 only; P4 gets no factory audio system
Arkamys Surround Sense Sound System with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
Digital Cluster
Not offered; both versions get an analogue instrument cluster. P10 upgrades to a twin-pod cluster with a chrome ring, per Mahindra's brochure
Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display (Energy Flow, Power/Torque Dials)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not offered on either version
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not offered; there is no connected-car app suite on this model
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Car Features, Remote Vehicle Tracking, Trip Analytics
Wireless Charger
Not offered
No (Fast USB Ports in all rows)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Halogen headlamps with electrical headlamp levelling, standard on both P4 and P10, per Mahindra's own vehicle data. LED headlamps are not offered
Halogen Projector Headlights with Chrome Wing Garnish
Fog/DRLs
LED daytime running lights standard on both versions. Static, cornering-function front fog lamps are added on P10 only, not fitted on P4
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Bezels
Tail Lights
Not listed
3D Full LED 3D Light Guide Tail Lamps

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 years or 1,00,000 km, whichever is earlier, per Mahindra's official brochure
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
9 versions
Price range
₹11.39 Lakh – ₹12.49 Lakh
₹8.9 Lakh – ₹13.14 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Bolero Neo Plus sells a diesel, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹11.39 Lakh.

Only the Ertiga sells a petrol, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹8.9 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Bolero Neo Plus P4 Diesel MT (9-seater) against Ertiga LXi Petrol MT

CityBolero Neo PlusErtigaGap
Mumbai₹13.73 Lakh₹10.34 LakhErtiga ₹3.38 lakh less
Pune₹13.73 Lakh₹10.34 LakhErtiga ₹3.38 lakh less
New Delhi₹13.56 Lakh₹9.99 LakhErtiga ₹3.57 lakh less
Bengaluru₹14.08 Lakh₹10.62 LakhErtiga ₹3.46 lakh less
Chennai₹14.21 Lakh₹10.55 LakhErtiga ₹3.66 lakh less
Hyderabad₹14.23 Lakh₹10.66 LakhErtiga ₹3.57 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹12.81 Lakh₹9.9 LakhErtiga ₹2.92 lakh less
Kolkata₹13.27 Lakh₹9.85 LakhErtiga ₹3.42 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Bolero Neo Plus or the Ertiga?

The Ertiga, by ₹2.49 lakh on the versions compared here: Bolero Neo Plus P4 Diesel MT (9-seater) at ₹11.39 Lakh against Ertiga LXi Petrol MT at ₹8.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.56 Lakh against ₹9.99 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Ertiga claims 20.51 kmpl against 14 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Bolero Neo Plus: not crash-tested yet. The Ertiga: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2019. The Bolero Neo Plus has 2 airbags and the Ertiga 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Bolero Neo Plus P4 Diesel MT (9-seater) makes 118 bhp and 280 Nm and the Ertiga LXi Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 136.8 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Bolero Neo Plus is 5 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹22,775 a month for the Bolero Neo Plus and ₹16,781 for the Ertiga, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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