AI Verdict

Hyundai ExtervsMahindra Bolero

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The Bolero is a rugged, body-on-frame, 7-seat diesel workhorse built for load-carrying and tough terrain, while the Exter is a modern, tech-friendlier, safer petrol hatchback-crossover priced far lower. Choose the Bolero if you need diesel torque, third-row seating and go-anywhere ruggedness; choose the Exter if you want a safer, more refined, better-equipped, and significantly cheaper daily runabout.

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

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Mahindra Bolero

B4 Diesel Turbo Manual

₹8.49 - ₹9.99 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hyundai Exter

75% Match

For city commuting, the Exter's lower price, better safety net, and easier-to-live-with features make it the more sensible daily driver.

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Why Exter for you?

Lower Running Cost Entry

The Exter's much lower ex-showroom price eases the financial burden of daily use.

Safer for City Traffic

6 airbags, ESP, and hill hold control help in stop-and-go traffic and unpredictable city conditions.

Easier Manoeuvring

Smaller dimensions and a shorter wheelbase suit tight city streets and parking better than the larger Bolero.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai Exter and Mahindra Bolero stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai Exter

Mahindra Bolero

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Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson strut with coil spring IFS Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring Rigid Leaf Spring
Advanced Suspension Features No No

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms) 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows No
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment No
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Additional Steering Features No

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls
Over The Air (OTA) Updates No
Check Vehicle Status via App No
Alexa Compatibility No
Home-to-Car Connectivity No
Design & Styling
Interior Single Tone (Black) Dual Tone (Black and Beige)
Grille Design Black Grille
Roof Rails No No
Spoiler No
Wrappings No
Scuff Plates No
Body-coloured Bumpers Yes
Rub-strips Black
Body Kit No

Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	mHawk75
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	75 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)
Idle Start/Stop		Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3995 mm * 1745 mm * 1880 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2680 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	60 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.8 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	215 / 75 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	215 / 75 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Central Locking	Remote	No
Interior Door Handles Finish		Black
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	No	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	Yes
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	No
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Boot Opener	Manual	Key-Operated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	No
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	No
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Lockable Glovebox	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	391 L
Boot Opener	Manual	Key-Operated
Cooled Glovebox	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	IFS Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Rigid Leaf Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Video Recording	No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No	No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Brake Assist (BA)		No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	No
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front
Split Rear Seat		No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest		Yes
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat		No
Third Row Seat Type		Jump Seats
Driver Armrest	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment Screen	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	No
Gesture Control	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	No
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		No
Voice Command		No
Wireless Charger	No
Voice Assistant	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	No
Gear Indicator	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	No

Steering Adjustment		No
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights		No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No
Interior Lamps		Front
Automatic Headlamps	No
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Stop Lamp	Yes
Connected LED	No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No
Check Vehicle Status via App		No
Alexa Compatibility	No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Black and Beige)
Grille Design		Black Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates		No
Body-coloured Bumpers		Yes
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit		No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Seat Belt Warning	1	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder		Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Perimetric alarm system		No

Hyundai ExtervsMahindra Bolero

Hyundai Exter

Mahindra Bolero

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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