Mahindra Bolero vs Skoda Kylaq

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

Mahindra Bolero
Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra

Bolero

From ₹8.49 Lakh

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Skoda

Kylaq

From ₹7.59 Lakh

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Mahindra BoleroB4 · ₹8.49 Lakh
Skoda KylaqClassic 1.0 TSI MT · ₹7.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Bolero: ₹8.49 Lakh Kylaq: ₹7.59 Lakh (ahead) Kylaq ₹90,000 cheaper
Safety Bolero: Not rated yet Kylaq: 5 stars (ahead) Bharat NCAP
Mileage Bolero: 16 kmpl Kylaq: 19.68 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Bolero: 75 bhp Kylaq: 115 PS (ahead) Different engines
Versions Bolero: 4 Kylaq: 13 (ahead) Only Bolero: diesel, manual

Pick the Kylaq for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.49 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.74 Lakh
₹8.63 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹16,373 a month
₹14,505 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
75 bhp
115 PS
Torque
210 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
16 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
mHAWK75, 3-Cylinder, Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1493 cc
999 cc (1.0L)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
60
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
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
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 (Sub-4m length)
Width
Not listed
1,783 mm
Height
Not listed
1,619 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,566 mm (Spacious European cabin)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
189 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,195 kg - 1,245 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
446 Litres (Largest boot capacity in sub-4m SUV segment, expandable to 1,265 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
45 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.1 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
Dual (Driver and Passenger) Standard, no side or curtain airbags on any trim
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants from base model (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
Braking System
ABS with EBD
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.88/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Other Safety Notes
No Electronic Stability Control offered on any trim
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
17.8 cm touchscreen with steering-mounted controls (B6)
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Wireless App-Connect
Convenience Features
Power windows, central locking, remote key, USB-C port (B6)
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
Halogen Headlamps
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Split Headlamps with Signature Modern Solid Crystal Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Horizontal Tail Lamps with Iconic C-Shaped Skoda Crystal Crystalline Light Guide
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

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

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers (MQB-A0-IN European Tuning)
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch 'Clubsport' Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Choice

Versions
4 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh
₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh
Colours
4 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 sells a diesel, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹8.49 Lakh.

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

On-road price in six cities

Bolero B4 against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT

CityBoleroKylaqGap
Mumbai₹10.11 Lakh₹8.94 LakhKylaq ₹1.17 lakh less
Pune₹10.11 Lakh₹8.94 LakhKylaq ₹1.17 lakh less
New Delhi₹9.74 Lakh₹8.63 LakhKylaq ₹1.11 lakh less
Bengaluru₹10.25 Lakh₹9.23 LakhKylaq ₹1.03 lakh less
Chennai₹10.18 Lakh₹9.16 LakhKylaq ₹1.02 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.29 Lakh₹9.27 LakhKylaq ₹1.03 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 Kylaq?

The Kylaq, by ₹90,000 on the versions compared here: Bolero B4 at ₹8.49 Lakh against Kylaq Classic 1.0 TSI MT at ₹7.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.74 Lakh against ₹8.63 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kylaq claims 19.68 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 Kylaq: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Bolero has 2 airbags and the Kylaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Bolero B4 makes 75 bhp and 210 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.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹16,373 a month for the Bolero and ₹14,505 for the Kylaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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