Mahindra Bolero vs Tata Nexon
Should you buy Mahindra Bolero or Tata Nexon? 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. Mahindra Bolero price starts at Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel) and Tata Nexon price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart Opt (Petrol). Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Nexon has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Nexon has a mileage of 24.08 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Bolero Vs Nexon
| Key Highlights | Mahindra Bolero | Tata Nexon |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.12,90,719* | Rs.18,29,035* |
| Mileage (city) | 14 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 1497 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
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Mahindra Bolero vs Tata Nexon comparison
- VS
- Tata Nexon
- Smart Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel (Diesel) 11.30 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.70 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 12.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel (Diesel) 12.20 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel (Diesel) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel (Diesel) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 12.90 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.05 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.75 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.05 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.75 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.90 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.50 Lakh*
- Smart Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 8.15 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S (Petrol) 9.40 Lakh*
- Smart Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Pure (Petrol) 9.80 Lakh*
- Pure S (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure AMT (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure S AMT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 11.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT (Petrol) 11.20 Lakh*
- Creative Dark (Petrol) 11.45 Lakh*
- Creative AMT (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative DT AMT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative DT DCA (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus AMT (Petrol) 12.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT AMT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Dark DCA (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark (Petrol) 12.95 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DCA (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S AMT (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT AMT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark AMT (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DCA (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark DCA (Petrol) 14.15 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
- Smart CNG (CNG) 8.99 Lakh*
- Smart Plus CNG (CNG) 9.69 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S CNG (CNG) 9.99 Lakh*
- Pure CNG (CNG) 10.69 Lakh*
- Pure S CNG (CNG) 10.99 Lakh*
- Creative CNG (CNG) 11.69 Lakh*
- Creative Plus CNG (CNG) 12.19 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus Ps CNG (CNG) 14.59 Lakh*
Rs15.50 LakhVS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition (Petrol) 6.75 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition AMT (Petrol) 7.25 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- RXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs6.75 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.12,90,719* | Rs.18,29,035* | Rs.7,53,794* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.24,569/month | Rs.34,812/month | Rs.14,356/month |
| Insurance | Rs.52,891 | Rs.69,798 | Rs.31,555 |
| User Rating | Based on 250 Reviews | Based on 553 Reviews | Based on 470 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | mHAWK75 | 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq | 1.0L Energy |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 1497 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 74.96bhp@3600rpm | 113.31bhp@3750rpm | 71bhp@6250rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 14 | - | 15 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 16 | 24.08 | 19.17 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Leaf spring suspension | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Power | Tilt and Collapsible | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3995 | 3995 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1745 | 1804 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1880 | 1620 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | 180 | 208 | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | - | Yes | No |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient.✕ | Yes | - | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Lake Side Brown Diamond White Dsat Silver Bolero Colors | Creative Ocean Pristine White Dual Tone Flame Red Calgary White Pure Grey Fearless Purple Dual Tone Flame Red Dual Tone Daytona Grey Dual Tone Daytona Grey Atlas Black Nexon Colors | Ice Cool White Kiger Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕ | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
| Live Weather | - | Yes | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions
- Loaded with features: sunroof, front seat ventilation, dual displays
- Comfortable ride quality: tackles bad roads with ease
- Choice of petrol and diesel engines. New 7-speed DCT available with petrol
- Updated interior features better design and quality
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Tata Nexon
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features
- Ergonomic issues still persist
- Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
- Tech package glitches time to time
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Bolero and Tata Nexon?
A ) Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹ 9.79 Lakh & Tata Nexon price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Nexon is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Mahindra Bolero and Tata Nexon?
A ) The mileage of Bolero is 16 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Nexon is 24.08 kmpl in New Delhi. Tata Nexon gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi