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Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Skoda Kylaq

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Bolero Neo
Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra

Bolero Neo

From ₹8.99 Lakh

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Skoda

Kylaq

From ₹7.59 Lakh

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Mahindra Bolero NeoN4 · ₹8.99 Lakh
Skoda KylaqClassic 1.0 TSI MT · ₹7.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Bolero Neo: ₹8.99 Lakh Kylaq: ₹7.59 Lakh (ahead) Kylaq ₹1.40 lakh cheaper
Safety Bolero Neo: 1 star Kylaq: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Bolero Neo: 17 kmpl Kylaq: 19.68 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Bolero Neo: 100 bhp Kylaq: 115 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Bolero Neo: 384 litres Kylaq: 446 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 3,995 mm
Versions Bolero Neo: 5 Kylaq: 13 (ahead) Only Bolero Neo: diesel, manual

Pick the Kylaq for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.99 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.29 Lakh
₹8.63 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹17,286 a month
₹14,505 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
100 bhp
115 PS
Torque
260 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17 kmpl
19.68 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Body-on-Frame SUV
Sub-Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
7
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine
1.5L mHawk Diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
999 cc (1.0L)
Engine Config
Not listed
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbocharged TSI Petrol with DOHC 12V
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
Not listed
10.5 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
Not listed
188 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
RWD
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers (MQB-A0-IN European Tuning)
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Wheel Type
15-inch steel wheels (base variants), 16-inch alloy wheels (N11 and above)
17-inch 'Clubsport' Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Spare Wheel
Not listed
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3995 mm
3,995 mm (Sub-4m length)
Width
1795 mm
1,783 mm
Height
1817 mm
1,619 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2,566 mm (Spacious European cabin)
Ground Clearance
180 mm
189 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Boot Space
384 (third row folded)
446 Litres (Largest boot capacity in sub-4m SUV segment, expandable to 1,265 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,195 kg - 1,245 kg
Fuel Tank
Not listed
45 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.1 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
2 (Driver and Passenger)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants from base model (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2024): 1 star for adult occupants (20.26/34) and 1 star for children (12.71/49).
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.88/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Braking Aid
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not listed
Stability Control
Not offered
Not listed
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 25+ Active Safety Features: Multi-Collision Braking MCB, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Roll-Over Protection, ABS with EBD, Brake Disc Wiping)
ADAS
Not listed
None
Camera
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.97-inch (17.8cm) infotainment with steering-mounted controls
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Wireless App-Connect
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not listed
Sound System
4 speakers with 2 tweeters
Not listed
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking (N8 and above)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Not listed
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Information Display Cluster with Customizable Views
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
MySkoda Connect with Live Vehicle Tracking, Geofencing, Driving Score, Valet Mode, SOS Alert
Audio System
Not listed
6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Subwoofer & Custom Equalizer
Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Front Row Seat Ventilation in Perforated Leatherette (Segment-First Dual Power Seats)
Climate Control
Not listed
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not listed
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Taillights
LED Taillights
Full LED Horizontal Tail Lamps with Iconic C-Shaped Skoda Crystal Crystalline Light Guide
Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Split Headlamps with Signature Modern Solid Crystal Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, 3D Hexagonal Radiator Grille with Matt Black Accents, Silver Roof Rails & Front/Rear Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Standard Mahindra factory warranty, extendable via paid Mahindra Shield extended warranty program
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
5 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹8.99 Lakh – ₹10.79 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
6 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 sells a diesel, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹8.99 Lakh.

Only the Kylaq sells a petrol, manual version: 7 versions, from ₹7.59 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Bolero Neo N4 against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT

CityBolero NeoKylaqGap
Mumbai₹10.67 Lakh₹8.94 LakhKylaq ₹1.73 lakh less
Pune₹10.67 Lakh₹8.94 LakhKylaq ₹1.73 lakh less
New Delhi₹10.29 Lakh₹8.63 LakhKylaq ₹1.66 lakh less
Bengaluru₹10.82 Lakh₹9.23 LakhKylaq ₹1.60 lakh less
Chennai₹10.75 Lakh₹9.16 LakhKylaq ₹1.58 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.86 Lakh₹9.27 LakhKylaq ₹1.60 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 or the Kylaq?

The Kylaq, by ₹1.40 lakh on the versions compared here: Bolero Neo N4 at ₹8.99 Lakh against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT at ₹7.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.29 Lakh against ₹8.63 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kylaq claims 19.68 kmpl against 17 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Bolero Neo: 1 star, Global NCAP 2024. The Kylaq: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Bolero Neo has 2 airbags and the Kylaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Bolero Neo N4 makes 100 bhp and 260 Nm and the Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 3,995 mm. Boot space is 384 litres in the Bolero Neo and 446 litres in the Kylaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,286 a month for the Bolero Neo and ₹14,505 for the Kylaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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