Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Mahindra Bolero? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Exter Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Mileage (city)	-	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1197	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
Rs10.91 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
B6 Opt
10.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT	B6 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,693/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,036	Rs.60,810
User Rating	4.6 Based on 1144 Reviews	4.3 Based on 295 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

B6 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,29,813^*

Rs.13,03,741^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.23,586/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,693/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.56,036

Rs.60,810

User Rating

4.6

Based on 1144 Reviews

4.3

Based on 295 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	1197	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	81.8bhp@6000rpm	74.96bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	SOHC
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5 Speed AMT	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

1197

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

81.8bhp@6000rpm

74.96bhp@3600rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	14
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.2	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	125.67
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Power
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	125.67
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Leaf spring suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3815	3995
Width (mm)	1710	1745
Height (mm)	1631	1880
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	180
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2680
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	370
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS	Micro Hybrid Technology (Engine Start Stop), Driver Information System ( Distance Travelled, Distance to Empty, AFE, Gear Indicator, Door Ajar Indicator, Digital Clock with Day & Date)
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)	New Flip Key, Front Map Pockets & Utility Spaces
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours	Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Black painted radiator grille,Exclusive Knight emblem,Front & rear skid plate(Black),Black painted roof rails,Black painted rear spoiler ,Black painted C pillar garnish,Black painted rear garnish,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Knight exclusive(Front red bumper insert,Tailgate red insert,Black painted side sill garnish),Red front brake calipers,A pillar black out tape,B pillar & window line black out tape,Front & rear mudguard	Static Bending Headlamps, Decals, Wood Finish with Center Bezel, Side Cladding, Body Coloured ORVM
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
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Exterior

Available Colours

Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery Red+8 MoreExter Colours

Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	8	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	-	4
Additional Features	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Bluelink	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Exter
- Rugged SUV-like looks
- High seating and tall windows offer good driving confidence
- Excellent feature list with exclusives like a dashcam and sunroof
- Effortless drive experience with the AMT
- 6 airbags are offered as standard
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions

Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹ 9.79 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Exter is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai Exter and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) The mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl & the mileage of Bolero is 16 kmpl. Hyundai Exter gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero.

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