AI · Verdict

Mahindra Bolero NeovsMahindra XUV400

These two Mahindras serve very different buyers: the XUV400 is a well-equipped, quick electric crossover with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and low running costs, ideal for urban and daily use, while the Bolero Neo is a rugged, affordable 7-seater diesel with a bigger fuel range and traditional body-on-frame toughness for rural/long-haul duty. Choose the XUV400 for city commuting, tech, and safety; choose the Bolero Neo for budget, seating capacity, and go-anywhere durability.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

· ₹8.99 - ₹10.79 Lakh

Mahindra XUV400

· ₹15.49 - ₹17.69 Lakh

Recommendation

It's a tie

Confidence65%

AI · Pick Your Persona

Which rider describes you?

Specs are only the starting point. Your daily use changes the answer, so the recommendation below adapts to the persona you choose.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter → Mahindra XUV400

For stop-start city driving, the XUV400's instant torque, zero emissions, and dual-zone AC make it a far more relaxing daily driver than the manual diesel Bolero Neo.

AI · Strengths Radar

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Instead of comparing specs one by one, our AI weighs how each vehicle performs across the factors that matter most.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Mahindra XUV400

What the shape reveals

AI · Pick Your Persona

Which one describes you?

Select the persona closest to how you'll actually use this vehicle and the verdict below adapts to match.

Daily Commuter

Mahindra XUV400 · 78% confidence

For stop-start city driving, the XUV400's instant torque, zero emissions, and dual-zone AC make it a far more relaxing daily driver than the manual diesel Bolero Neo.

Mahindra XUV400

No Fuel Stops

Charging at home overnight beats regular diesel refuels for short daily commutes.

Mahindra XUV400

Smooth Single-Speed Drive

The automatic EV drivetrain avoids constant gear shifting in traffic, unlike the Bolero Neo's 5-speed manual.

Mahindra XUV400

Keyless Ease

Keyless entry and button start simplify daily hop-in-hop-out commuting.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

No Range Anxiety

The Bolero Neo's 50L diesel tank means commuters never have to plan around charging point availability.

Persona fit breakdown

Performance

Comfort

Technology

Ownership

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

Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Automatic, Sport Mode
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes 2 - Fun and Fast
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / Unlimited
Battery Warranty 8 Years / 160,000 kms

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No Yes
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 (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Additional Steering Features No

Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Type	1.5L I4 mHawk 100
Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

DC Fast Charging		0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range		375 km
Officially Certified Range (km)		375 km MIDC Certified Range
Charger Connection Type		CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable		Yes
Regenerative Braking		Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)		No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar		No
AC Regular Charging		0 - 100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger

Front Suspension	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar	Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1795 mm * 1817 mm	4200 mm * 1821 mm * 1634 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2600 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.35 metres	5.3 metres

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	215 / 75 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 75 R15	205 / 65 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel, Located in Boot
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes		2 - Fun and Fast
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100,000 kms	3 Years / Unlimited
Battery Warranty		8 Years / 160,000 kms

Fuel Type		Electric
Battery		Lithium Ion, 34.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		310 Nm
Idle Start/Stop		No
Electric Motor		Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Change Over Switch		No

ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions		No
Rear Collision Assist		No
High-beam Assist		No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing		Yes
Automatic Park Lock		No
Brake Sway Control		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
NCAP Rating	1 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts		Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit		No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator		No
Dashcam		No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		No
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Collapsible Steering Column		No

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

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

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

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation
Window Sunshade		No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors		Yes
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Umbrella Storage in Door		No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	Yes
Bootspace	384 L	378 L
Boot Opener	Key-Operated	Remote
Cooled Glovebox		No
Utility Recess On Dashboard		Yes

Driver 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)
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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	No
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats		No
Split Third Row Seat	No
Third Row Seat Type	Jump Seats
Driver Armrest	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Yes
Folding Rear Seat	No	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

Infotainment Screen		No
Audio System	No	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	No
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger		No
Voice Assistant		No
Inbuilt Music App		No
Ambient Sounds		Yes
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	8.9" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	3.5" Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)		No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	No
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning		Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes
Tyre Position Display		Yes

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting		No
Interior Lamps	Front	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps		No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Yes
Stop Lamp		Yes
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		No

Check Vehicle Status via App	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App		Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop		Yes
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Connected Car App		No
In-Car Remote		No
Remote Air Purifier Operation		No

Interior	Single Tone (Mocha Brown)	Single Tone (Black)
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Scuff Plates	No	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	Black	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust		No
Skid Plate		No
Diffuser		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	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn		No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes

Mahindra Bolero NeovsMahindra XUV400

It's a tie

Which rider describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Daily Commuter → Mahindra XUV400

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Which one describes you?

Mahindra XUV400 · 78% confidence

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

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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