AI Verdict

Mahindra Bolero NeovsTata Harrier

Our AI recommends

Tata Harrier

78% Match

The Tata Harrier is the far more modern, feature-rich and safer SUV, with a stronger petrol engine, 6 airbags, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and a bigger, more premium cabin. The Mahindra Bolero Neo counters with a significantly lower price, a diesel engine (better suited to heavy-duty, long-haul use), and 7-seat versatility, making it the value and rugged-utility pick. Choose the Harrier for comfort, safety and features; choose the Bolero Neo if budget and diesel-based toughness matter most.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

N4 Diesel Turbo Manual

₹8.99 - ₹10.79 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Significantly Cheaper
At Rs 8,99,000 ex-showroom, the Bolero Neo undercuts the Harrier's Rs 12,99,990 by a wide margin.
Diesel Torque for Load-Lugging
The mHawk diesel offers 260 Nm low in the rev range with idle start/stop, well suited to towing and long hauls with better efficiency potential than petrol.
Seats More People
7-seat, 3-row configuration versus the Harrier's 5-seat layout gives the Neo an edge for larger families or groups.

AI Match

78%

Tata Harrier

Performance
72%
Comfort
78%
Luxury & Interior
75%
Technology
70%
Safety
88%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
74%
Value
62%

Tata Harrier

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual

₹13 - ₹26.11 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Far Safer on Paper
6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating dwarf the Bolero Neo's 2 airbags and 1-Star Global NCAP rating.
Punchier Petrol Turbo
The 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp versus the Bolero Neo's 100 bhp diesel, giving noticeably livelier performance.
Bigger, More Premium Cabin
At 4605mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, alloy wheels, dual-tone interior and automatic climate control, the Harrier feels far more upmarket.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Harrier

68% Match

-10%vs 78% overall match

For daily city driving, the Harrier's stronger petrol engine, better safety kit, and comfort features make it a nicer everyday companion, though its higher price is a real consideration.

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Why Harrier for you?

Refined Petrol Power

168 bhp turbo-petrol with 6-speed manual makes stop-go traffic and highway merges easier than the Neo's 100 bhp diesel.

Safety for Peace of Mind

6 airbags and a 5-star NCAP rating matter for daily urban exposure to traffic risks.

Comfort Features

Automatic climate control and power windows front & rear ease the daily grind.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

The Harrier's radar is broad and rounded, reflecting a modern feature-laden SUV, while the Bolero Neo's shape is narrow and skewed toward Value and basic Practicality, revealing its identity as a rugged, no-frills budget workhorse.

Far Safer on Paper

6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating dwarf the Bolero Neo's 2 airbags and 1-Star Global NCAP rating.

Punchier Petrol Turbo

The 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp versus the Bolero Neo's 100 bhp diesel, giving noticeably livelier performance.

Bigger, More Premium Cabin

At 4605mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, alloy wheels, dual-tone interior and automatic climate control, the Harrier feels far more upmarket.

A Trade-off

At Rs 8,99,000 ex-showroom, the Bolero Neo undercuts the Harrier's Rs 12,99,990 by a wide margin.

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.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Strengths for those who prioritise value, power and comfort.

Significantly Cheaper
At Rs 8,99,000 ex-showroom, the Bolero Neo undercuts the Harrier's Rs 12,99,990 by a wide margin.
Diesel Torque for Load-Lugging
The mHawk diesel offers 260 Nm low in the rev range with idle start/stop, well suited to towing and long hauls with better efficiency potential than petrol.
Seats More People
7-seat, 3-row configuration versus the Harrier's 5-seat layout gives the Neo an edge for larger families or groups.
Rugged Steel Wheels & Spare
A proper steel spare wheel is included, unlike the Harrier which has no spare wheel at all.
Simple, Serviceable Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic power steering is generally simpler and cheaper to maintain long-term than the Harrier's electric setup, appealing to budget-conscious buyers.

Tata Harrier

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, power and value.

Far Safer on Paper
6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating dwarf the Bolero Neo's 2 airbags and 1-Star Global NCAP rating.
Punchier Petrol Turbo
The 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp versus the Bolero Neo's 100 bhp diesel, giving noticeably livelier performance.
Bigger, More Premium Cabin
At 4605mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, alloy wheels, dual-tone interior and automatic climate control, the Harrier feels far more upmarket.
Modern Convenience Features
Electric tailgate release, height-adjustable seatbelts, tilt & telescopic steering and a digital instrument cluster add everyday polish the Neo lacks.
Bigger Boot
445-815L of bootspace comfortably beats the Bolero Neo's 384L, useful for luggage-heavy trips.

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
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V) No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Limited Slip Differential No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 215 / 75 R15 235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres 215 / 75 R15 235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel No
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100000 Kms

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
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 & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type	1.5L I4 mHawk 100	Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Front Suspension	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1795 mm * 1817 mm	4605 mm * 1922 mm * 1718 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres	50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.35 metres

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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		Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator		Yes
Dashcam		No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Collapsible Steering Column		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	Yes
Hill Hold Control	No	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	No	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)		No
Multi-collision Brake		No
Brake Disc Wiping		Yes

Pure Electric Driving Mode		No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No

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

Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	215 / 75 R15	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 75 R15	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	No
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		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
Anti Theft Alarm		Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)		No
Automatic Park Lock		No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock		No
Video Recording		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents on Pillars)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders		No
Umbrella Storage in Door		No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	384 L	445 L (measured up to the roof) – 815 L (rear seats folded)
Boot Opener	Key-Operated	Electric Tailgate Release
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats		No
Massage Seats		No
Comfort Headrest		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	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger		No
Voice Assistant		No
Ambient Sounds		No
Noise Levels		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	8.9" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
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
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning		Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		No
Tyre Position Display		No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting		No
Interior Lamps	Front	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
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		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp		Yes
Connected LED		No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel

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

Interior	Single Tone (Mocha Brown)	Dual Tone
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Scuff Plates	No	Yes
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	Black	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust		Yes
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
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
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes
Auto Crash Alert		No
Tow Away Alert		No

Mahindra Bolero NeovsTata Harrier

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Tata Harrier

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Tata Harrier

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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