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Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Tata Nexon

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Bolero Neo
Tata Nexon

Mahindra

Bolero Neo

From ₹8.99 Lakh

Full Bolero Neo page Change

Tata

Nexon

From ₹7.4 Lakh

Full Nexon page Change
Mahindra Bolero NeoN4 · ₹8.99 Lakh
Tata NexonSmart+ Diesel MT · ₹9.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Bolero Neo: ₹8.99 Lakh (ahead) Nexon: ₹9.27 Lakh Bolero Neo ₹27,990 cheaper
Safety Bolero Neo: 1 star Nexon: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Bolero Neo: 17 kmpl Nexon: 23.23 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Bolero Neo: 100 bhp Nexon: 116 PS (ahead) Torque 260 vs 260 Nm
Boot Bolero Neo: 384 litres Nexon: 382 litres Length 3,995 vs 3,995 mm
Versions Bolero Neo: 5 Nexon: 44 (ahead) Only Nexon: petrol, manual

Pick the Bolero Neo for the lower price.

Pick the Nexon for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.99 Lakh
₹9.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.25 Lakh
₹10.56 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹17,213 a month
₹17,742 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
100 bhp
116 PS
Torque
260 Nm
260 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17 kmpl
23.23 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Body-on-Frame SUV
Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
7
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol / Diesel / CNG

Engine & Performance

Engine
1.5L mHawk Diesel
1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged Revotron petrol (120 PS and 170 Nm) / 1.5L 4-cylinder Revotorq turbo diesel (116 PS and 260 Nm) / 1.2L turbo iCNG (100 PS and 170 Nm), India's first turbocharged CNG car
Fuel Tank
50 litres
44 Litres (Petrol/Diesel) / 60L Water Capacity (Dual 30L CNG Cylinders)
Displacement
Not listed
1,199 cc (1.2L Turbo Petrol / Turbo iCNG) / 1,497 cc (1.5L Revotorq Diesel)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
10.5 sec (Petrol DCA) / 10.8 sec (Diesel)
Top Speed
Not listed
180 km/h

Transmission

Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed MT / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AMT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCA with Wet Clutches & Monostable Shifter)
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
Gears
Not listed
5 / 6 / 6-AMT / 7-DCA
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DCA & AMT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Semi-Independent Closed Profile Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc (Front 272 mm)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum (Rear)
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
215/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
Wheels
15-inch steel wheels (base variants), 16-inch alloy wheels (N11 and above)
16-inch Aero-Blade Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
Spare Wheel
Not listed
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3995 mm
3,995 mm
Width
1795 mm
1,804 mm
Height
1817 mm
1,620 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2,498 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
208 mm (Class-leading unladen SUV ground clearance)
Boot Space
384 (third row folded)
382 Litres (Petrol/Diesel) / 321 Litres Usable Boot Space with Twin-Cylinder Turbo iCNG Tanks
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,195 kg - 1,305 kg
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.1 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
2 (Driver and Passenger)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full 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 (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.41/32) and 5 stars for children (43.83/49). Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2024.
Braking Aid
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not listed
Stability Control
Not offered
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 11 Standard Safety Features: Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Brake Disc Wiping, Panic Brake Alert)
ADAS
Not listed
ADAS on the Fearless+ A PS Petrol DCA only (autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and lane centring); not on the CNG or diesel versions
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind View Monitor (BVM in driver cluster)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre readout)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.97-inch (17.8cm) infotainment with steering-mounted controls
10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Screen Mirroring
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not listed
Audio System
4 speakers with 2 tweeters
JBL 9-Speaker High-Performance Audio System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer with Custom Acoustic Sound Modes)
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking (N8 and above)
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Suite with 50+ Features, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-cool, E-Call SOS
Sunroof
Not listed
Voice-Assisted Electric Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Not listed
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Benecke-Kaliko Leatherette + 8-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Climate Control
Not listed
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch-Based HVAC Panel & Air Purifier with AQI Display
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Headlamps
Bi-Functional Full LED Projector Headlamps with Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators & Welcome/Goodbye Light Animations
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Taillights
Full-Width Connected 'X-Factor' LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Welcome Lightbar
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Two-Spoke Backlit Illuminated Steering Wheel with Logo & Aero Flaps

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
Standard Mahindra factory warranty, extendable via paid Mahindra Shield extended warranty program
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
5 versions
44 versions
Price range
₹8.99 Lakh – ₹10.79 Lakh
₹7.4 Lakh – ₹14.22 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

Diesel, manual

N4₹8.99 Lakh Smart+ Diesel MT₹9.27 Lakh Nexon ₹27,990 more

Only the Nexon sells a petrol, manual version: 10 versions, from ₹7.4 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Bolero Neo N4 against Nexon Smart+ Diesel MT

CityBolero NeoNexonGap
Mumbai₹10.63 Lakh₹10.95 LakhBolero Neo ₹32,659 less
Pune₹10.63 Lakh₹10.95 LakhBolero Neo ₹32,659 less
New Delhi₹10.25 Lakh₹10.56 LakhBolero Neo ₹31,469 less
Bengaluru₹10.73 Lakh₹11.06 LakhBolero Neo ₹32,939 less
Chennai₹10.65 Lakh₹10.98 LakhBolero Neo ₹32,659 less
Hyderabad₹10.77 Lakh₹11.1 LakhBolero Neo ₹32,939 less
Ahmedabad₹9.99 Lakh₹10.3 LakhBolero Neo ₹30,699 less
Kolkata₹9.95 Lakh₹10.26 LakhBolero Neo ₹30,559 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 Nexon?

The Bolero Neo, by ₹27,990 on the versions compared here: Bolero Neo N4 at ₹8.99 Lakh against Nexon Smart+ Diesel MT at ₹9.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.25 Lakh against ₹10.56 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Nexon claims 23.23 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 Nexon: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Bolero Neo has 2 airbags and the Nexon 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Bolero Neo N4 makes 100 bhp and 260 Nm and the Nexon Smart+ Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 260 Nm.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 3,995 mm. Boot space is 384 litres in the Bolero Neo and 382 litres in the Nexon.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,213 a month for the Bolero Neo and ₹17,742 for the Nexon, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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