AI Verdict

Mahindra BolerovsMahindra XUV400

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

These two Mahindras serve completely different buyers: the XUV400 is a well-equipped electric crossover with a 5-star safety rating, strong torque and modern conveniences, while the Bolero is a rugged, affordable, body-on-frame-style 7-seater diesel workhorse built for tough roads and low running costs. Choose the XUV400 for city EV commuting and features, and the Bolero for value, seating capacity and long-haul diesel practicality.

Mahindra Bolero

B4 Diesel Turbo Manual

₹8.49 - ₹9.99 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Nearly Half the Price
At Rs. 8.49 lakh ex-showroom, the Bolero costs significantly less than the Rs. 15.49 lakh XUV400.
Seats Seven Across Three Rows
The Bolero offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the XUV400's 5-seat, 2-row layout, useful for larger families or groups.
Bigger Ground Presence with Higher Height
At 1880 mm tall with a rugged suspension setup (IFS coil front, rigid leaf rear), the Bolero is built for tougher terrain.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
45%
Comfort
40%
Luxury & Interior
25%
Technology
15%
Safety
35%
Ownership
55%
Practicality
65%
Value
80%

Mahindra XUV400

EC PRO 34.5 kWh

₹15.49 - ₹17.69 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

5-Star Safety Rating
The XUV400 carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Bolero which is not tested.
Instant Torque, Quick Acceleration
310 Nm of torque delivers a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, far quicker than the Bolero's diesel output.
Modern Convenience Features
Keyless entry, remote app controls (AC on/off, lock/unlock, honking), and auto dual-zone climate control are standard, none of which the Bolero offers.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Mahindra XUV400

72% Match

For daily city commuting, the XUV400's EV powertrain, keyless features and quick acceleration make stop-and-go traffic and short trips more pleasant and cost-effective to run.

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Why XUV400 for you?

Silent, Zero-Emission Commute

Electric motor with no tailpipe emissions and smooth power delivery suits daily urban driving.

Quick Off-the-Line Response

310 Nm instant torque and 8.3s 0-100 km/h claim make merging and overtaking in traffic easier.

Convenience Tech

Keyless start, remote app control of AC and locks add everyday ease that the Bolero lacks.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra XUV400 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra XUV400

What the shape reveals

The XUV400 dominates on technology, safety and comfort thanks to its EV powertrain and modern feature set, while the Bolero's radar bulges only on value and practicality (seating, fuel tank range), reflecting its budget rugged-utility positioning versus the XUV400's tech-forward crossover approach.

Nearly Half the Price

At Rs. 8.49 lakh ex-showroom, the Bolero costs significantly less than the Rs. 15.49 lakh XUV400.

Seats Seven Across Three Rows

The Bolero offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the XUV400's 5-seat, 2-row layout, useful for larger families or groups.

5-Star Safety Rating

The XUV400 carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Bolero which is not tested.

Instant Torque, Quick Acceleration

310 Nm of torque delivers a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, far quicker than the Bolero's diesel output.

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

Strengths for those who prioritise value, comfort and features.

Nearly Half the Price
At Rs. 8.49 lakh ex-showroom, the Bolero costs significantly less than the Rs. 15.49 lakh XUV400.
Seats Seven Across Three Rows
The Bolero offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the XUV400's 5-seat, 2-row layout, useful for larger families or groups.
Bigger Ground Presence with Higher Height
At 1880 mm tall with a rugged suspension setup (IFS coil front, rigid leaf rear), the Bolero is built for tougher terrain.
Rear Defogger Included
The Bolero gets a rear defogger for foggy/rainy visibility, a feature missing on the XUV400.
60-Litre Fuel Tank for Long Range Refuelling
A large 60L diesel tank supports long trips without frequent refuelling stops, unlike an EV needing charging infrastructure.

Mahindra XUV400

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, power and features.

5-Star Safety Rating
The XUV400 carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Bolero which is not tested.
Instant Torque, Quick Acceleration
310 Nm of torque delivers a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, far quicker than the Bolero's diesel output.
Modern Convenience Features
Keyless entry, remote app controls (AC on/off, lock/unlock, honking), and auto dual-zone climate control are standard, none of which the Bolero offers.
Long Battery Warranty
An 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty gives strong peace of mind on the core powertrain component.
Power Windows All Round
Front and rear power windows with one-touch down come standard, while the Bolero has no power windows at all.

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
Front Suspension IFS Coil Spring MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Rigid Leaf Spring Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Advanced Suspension Features No No

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 No Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation
Window Sunshade No 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 No Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Additional Steering Features No

Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Type	mHawk75
Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	75 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)
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

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1745 mm * 1880 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	60 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8 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

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

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

Front Suspension	IFS Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Rigid Leaf Spring	Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

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

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

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	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	No

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

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

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

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	No	Yes
Door Pockets	No	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		378 L
Boot Opener	Key-Operated	Remote
Cooled Glovebox		No
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No	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)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	No
Rear Armrest	Yes	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	Flat	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	No	No
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	No	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	Digital Instrument Cluster	3.5" Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Clock	No	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes
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	No	No
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning	No	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes
Tyre Position Display		Yes

Steering Adjustment	No	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) 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	No
Reflectors		Yes
Stop Lamp		Yes
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	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	Dual Tone (Black and Beige)	Single Tone (Black)
Grille Design	Black Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler		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	No	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn		No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No

Mahindra BolerovsMahindra XUV400

Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra XUV400

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.

Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra XUV400

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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