AI Verdict

Hyundai VernavsMahindra Bolero Neo

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The Verna and Bolero Neo serve completely different buyers - the Verna is a refined, feature-rich petrol sedan built for city comfort and tech, while the Bolero Neo is a rugged, torquey diesel body-on-frame utility vehicle built for load-carrying and tough roads. Choose the Verna for cabin comfort, safety kit and daily drivability, or the Bolero Neo for diesel torque, seating flexibility and a lower price tag.

Hyundai Verna

HX 2 Petrol 1.5L Manual

₹10.99 - ₹18.41 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Six Airbags as Standard
The Verna comes with 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) versus just 2 in the Bolero Neo, giving far stronger occupant protection.
Smoother Multi-Point FWD Setup
A McPherson strut front and coupled torsion beam rear suspension on FWD layout gives the Verna a more car-like, comfortable ride than a rigid RWD ladder-frame setup.
Richer Comfort & Convenience Kit
Electrically adjustable ORVMs, remote central locking, digital instrument cluster and dual USB Type-C charging ports make daily use noticeably more convenient.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
58%
Comfort
72%
Luxury & Interior
68%
Technology
55%
Safety
78%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
60%
Value
62%

Mahindra Bolero Neo

N4 Diesel Turbo Manual

₹8.99 - ₹10.79 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Stronger Low-End Torque
The turbocharged 1.5L diesel produces 260 Nm versus the Verna's 143.8 Nm, making it far better suited to towing, loading and tough terrain.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At Rs. 8,99,000 the Bolero Neo undercuts the Verna's Rs. 10,99,200 price by roughly Rs. 2 lakh, offering a more affordable entry point.
Seven-Seat Practicality
With 7 seats across 3 rows and cabin boot access, the Bolero Neo can carry more people or cargo than the Verna's 5-seat layout.

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 Verna

78% Match

The Verna offers a more refined, tech-friendly, and city-practical package with better ergonomics and safety features for everyday driving, though the Bolero Neo is cheaper to buy.

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Why Verna for you?

Better safety net for city traffic

6 airbags, ESP, hill hold control and rear defogger give the Verna a stronger safety cushion for daily stop-go commuting compared to the Bolero Neo's 2 airbags and 1-star NCAP rating.

More comfortable ergonomics

Electrically adjustable ORVMs, fabric seats, tilt steering with better cabin design and a digital cluster make daily driving less fatiguing than the Bolero Neo's manual ORVMs and vinyl seats.

Smaller footprint, easier to park

At 4565mm length with FWD hatchback-sedan proportions, the Verna is easier to manoeuvre and park in tight city spaces than the taller, boxier Bolero Neo.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Hyundai Verna

Mahindra Bolero Neo

What the shape reveals

The Verna dominates on comfort, technology and safety thanks to its modern cabin and 6-airbag layout, while the Bolero Neo's radar bulges only on ownership cost (lower price) and practicality (7-seat, higher ground clearance body-on-frame layout), highlighting a lifestyle-sedan vs work-utility split.

Six Airbags as Standard

The Verna comes with 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) versus just 2 in the Bolero Neo, giving far stronger occupant protection.

Smoother Multi-Point FWD Setup

A McPherson strut front and coupled torsion beam rear suspension on FWD layout gives the Verna a more car-like, comfortable ride than a rigid RWD ladder-frame setup.

Stronger Low-End Torque

The turbocharged 1.5L diesel produces 260 Nm versus the Verna's 143.8 Nm, making it far better suited to towing, loading and tough terrain.

Lower Ex-Showroom Price

At Rs. 8,99,000 the Bolero Neo undercuts the Verna's Rs. 10,99,200 price by roughly Rs. 2 lakh, offering a more affordable entry point.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai Verna

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, comfort and power.

Six Airbags as Standard
The Verna comes with 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) versus just 2 in the Bolero Neo, giving far stronger occupant protection.
Smoother Multi-Point FWD Setup
A McPherson strut front and coupled torsion beam rear suspension on FWD layout gives the Verna a more car-like, comfortable ride than a rigid RWD ladder-frame setup.
Richer Comfort & Convenience Kit
Electrically adjustable ORVMs, remote central locking, digital instrument cluster and dual USB Type-C charging ports make daily use noticeably more convenient.
Modern Safety Electronics
ESP, hill hold control, EBD and traction control all come standard, backing up the strong airbag count with active safety nets the Bolero Neo lacks in hill hold.
Higher Refinement Engine
A BS6 Phase 2, 4-cylinder 1.5 MPi petrol engine with 113 bhp offers smoother, higher-revving performance suited to city and highway cruising.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Strengths for those who prioritise power, value and comfort.

Stronger Low-End Torque
The turbocharged 1.5L diesel produces 260 Nm versus the Verna's 143.8 Nm, making it far better suited to towing, loading and tough terrain.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At Rs. 8,99,000 the Bolero Neo undercuts the Verna's Rs. 10,99,200 price by roughly Rs. 2 lakh, offering a more affordable entry point.
Seven-Seat Practicality
With 7 seats across 3 rows and cabin boot access, the Bolero Neo can carry more people or cargo than the Verna's 5-seat layout.
Bigger, Tougher Tyres
215/75 R15 tyres front and rear give the Bolero Neo a wider, more rugged footprint than the Verna's narrower 185/65 R15 tyres.
Idle Start/Stop for Efficiency
The Bolero Neo includes idle start/stop technology to cut fuel consumption in traffic, a feature absent on the Verna.

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 - 6 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No No
Terrain Modes No

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 185 / 65 R15 215 / 75 R15
Rear Tyres 85 / 65 R15 215 / 75 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel (185/65R15) Steel
Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 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: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade 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 Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes
Additional Steering Features No

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls
Find My Car No
Check Vehicle Status via App No No
Summon Mode No

Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	1.5 MPi	1.5L I4 mHawk 100
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	No	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Advanced Suspension Features		No

Length Width Height	4565 mm * 1765 mm * 1475 mm	3995 mm * 1795 mm * 1817 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm	2680 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 litres	50 litres
Doors	4 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.35 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No

Central Locking	Remote	Manual Key-Operated
Interior Door Handles Finish		Silver
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Boot Opener		Key-Operated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish ORVM Colour
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder		No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No
Lockable Glovebox	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace		384 L
Boot Opener		Key-Operated
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No
Cooled Glovebox	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Terrain Modes	No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	215 / 75 R15
Rear Tyres	85 / 65 R15	215 / 75 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/65R15)	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No
High-beam Assist	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes
Automatic Park Lock	No
Active headrest	No
Video Recording	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	1 Star (Global NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	No
Child Safety Lock		Yes
Dashcam	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Brake Assist (BA)		No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No

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

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	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 (backrest tilt: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat		No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No
Massage Seats	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat		No
Third Row Seat Type		Jump Seats
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No
Folding Rear Seat		No

Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		No
Voice Command	No	No
Wireless Charger	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	8.9" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes

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

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights		No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Taillights		Halogen

Find My Car	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Summon Mode	No

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

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	1	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes

Hyundai VernavsMahindra Bolero Neo

Hyundai Verna

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Verna

Mahindra Bolero Neo

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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