Mahindra Bolero vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Bolero
Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Mahindra

Bolero

From ₹8.49 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

From ₹6.9 Lakh

Full Fronx page Change
Mahindra BoleroB4 · ₹8.49 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki FronxSigma Petrol MT · ₹6.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Bolero: ₹8.49 Lakh Fronx: ₹6.9 Lakh (ahead) Fronx ₹1.59 lakh cheaper
Airbags Bolero: 2 airbags Fronx: Up to 6 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Bolero: 16 kmpl Fronx: 21.79 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Bolero: 75 bhp Fronx: 90 PS (ahead) Different engines
Versions Bolero: 4 Fronx: 12 (ahead) Only Bolero: diesel, manual

Pick the Fronx for the lower price, more airbags, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.49 Lakh
₹6.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.74 Lakh
₹7.89 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹16,373 a month
₹13,263 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
75 bhp
90 PS
Torque
210 Nm
113 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
16 kmpl
21.79 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Engine
mHAWK75, 3-Cylinder, Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1493 cc
998 cc (1.0L Boosterjet Turbo) / 1,197 cc (1.2L DualJet)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
60
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / CNG
Engine Config
Not listed
1.0L K10C Direct-Injection Boosterjet Turbo Petrol (100 PS & 148 Nm) with Progressive Smart Hybrid / 1.2L K12N DualJet Petrol (90 PS)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
Not listed
9.9 sec (1.0L Turbo MT) / 10.4 sec (Turbo AT)
Top Speed
Not listed
175 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters (1.0L Turbo) / 5-Speed AGS (1.2L)
Drivetrain
RWD
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
5 / 6-AT
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 1.0L Turbo 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
Progressive Smart Hybrid System (with Dual Battery Setup: Lithium-Ion + Lead Acid on 1.0L Turbo)

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/75 R15
Not listed
Turning Radius (m)
5.8
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
3995
Not listed
Width (mm)
1745
Not listed
Height (mm)
1880
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2680
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
180
Not listed
Length
Not listed
3,995 mm
Width
Not listed
1,765 mm
Height
Not listed
1,550 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,520 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
190 mm (SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
965 kg - 1,060 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
308 Litres
Fuel Tank
Not listed
37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)
Turning Radius
Not listed
4.9 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
Dual (Driver and Passenger) Standard, no side or curtain airbags on any trim
6 Airbags on Alpha and Zeta trims (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on lower trims
Braking System
ABS with EBD
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The Fronx sold in Australia scored 1 star from ANCAP (2025). A rear seatbelt failed in ANCAP's full-width crash test. JNCAP gave the India-built Fronx sold in Japan 4 stars in 2024, and ASEAN NCAP gave the Indonesian-built Fronx 5 stars in 2025.
Other Safety Notes
No Electronic Stability Control offered on any trim
Not listed
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, 3-Point Belts all seats)
ADAS
Not listed
None
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
No
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
17.8 cm touchscreen with steering-mounted controls (B6)
9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Commands
Convenience Features
Power windows, central locking, remote key, USB-C port (B6)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Not listed
Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Remote Engine Start, Geo-Fencing, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Arkamys Surround Sense Premium Sound with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
Sunroof
Not listed
None
Seat Features
Not listed
Dual-Tone Bordeaux & Black Cabin with Premium Fabric Seats and Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
Climate Control
Not listed
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents & Fast USB Charging Ports
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Dual-Tier Full LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps with Signature 3-Block 'NEXTre' Crystal DRLs
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Horizontal Lightbar
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Integrated LED DRLs & Silver Front/Rear Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Diamond White, Dsat Silver, Lakeside Brown
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Standard Mahindra India factory warranty, extendable via paid Mahindra Extended Warranty program
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)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
Not listed
16-inch Geometric Precision-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Choice

Versions
4 versions
12 versions
Price range
₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh
₹6.9 Lakh – ₹11.89 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
10 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 sells a diesel, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹8.49 Lakh.

Only the Fronx sells a petrol, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹6.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Bolero B4 against Fronx Sigma Petrol MT

CityBoleroFronxGap
Mumbai₹10.11 Lakh₹8.17 LakhFronx ₹1.94 lakh less
Pune₹10.11 Lakh₹8.17 LakhFronx ₹1.94 lakh less
New Delhi₹9.74 Lakh₹7.89 LakhFronx ₹1.85 lakh less
Bengaluru₹10.25 Lakh₹8.44 LakhFronx ₹1.81 lakh less
Chennai₹10.18 Lakh₹8.38 LakhFronx ₹1.80 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.29 Lakh₹8.48 LakhFronx ₹1.81 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 or the Fronx?

The Fronx, by ₹1.59 lakh on the versions compared here: Bolero B4 at ₹8.49 Lakh against Fronx Sigma Petrol MT at ₹6.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.74 Lakh against ₹7.89 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Fronx claims 21.79 kmpl against 16 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Bolero: not crash-tested yet. The Fronx: not tested in this form; the Fronx sold in Australia scored 1 star (ANCAP 2025). The Bolero has 2 airbags and the Fronx up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Bolero B4 makes 75 bhp and 210 Nm and the Fronx Sigma Petrol MT makes 90 PS and 113 Nm.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 3,995 mm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹16,373 a month for the Bolero and ₹13,263 for the Fronx, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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