Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 57,300 costlier than base model of Mahindra Bolero Neo priced at Rs. 9.94 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Bolero Neo (Diesel Model) is 17.29 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Bolero Neo (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR vs Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRBolero Neo N10 Option
Engine Type CRDi VGT mHAWk100
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.29 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option
Rating
131 reviews
32 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.15 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1493 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/75 R15
Boot Space 210 Liters 384 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,513 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
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Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 57,489 Bolero Neo Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
mHAWk100
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
17.29 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
12.08 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
16.16 kmpl

Suspension Front
...
Suspension Rear
6
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.35
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
Premium Italian interiors,Roof lamp - middle row, Twin pod instrument cluster, Colour accent on AC vent, Piano Black Stylish centre console with silver accent, Anti glare IRVM, Roof lamp - front row, Steering wheel garnish
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
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Seating Capacity
6
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
210 Liters
384 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
X-Shaped body coloured bumpers, Signature grill with chrome inserts, Sporty static bending headlamps, Signature Bolero side cladding, Wheel arch cladding, Dual tone ORVMs, Sporty alloy wheels, X type spare wheel cover Deep silver, Muscular side footstep
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
3995*1795*1817 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
160 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp, Driver information system
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Music player with USB + BT (touchscreen infotainment, bluetooth, USB & AUX)
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
...
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
8
4
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Speed alert audio warning, Flip key, Corner braking control, Multi-Terrain Technology
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Refreshed interiors that a comfortable and practical
  • does pack in some features including cruise control and a touch screen. Jumps seats in the boot can be unbolted to give you more space. Rugged and tough.
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater
  • Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'.

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Better Than Kia Carens?

55% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo over Kia Carens in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 363 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Carens on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Bolero Neo Carens
Mileage 4.0 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.0 4.6
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Safety 4.1 4.2
Features 3.8 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better between Mahindra Bolero Neo and Renault Triber?
  • Selecting the right vehicle would depend on certain factors such as your preference of the brand, usage, cabin space, and last, the fuel type. The Mahindra Bolero Neo makes absolute sense to pick the Neo over the Bolero in every use case. It offers a high sitting position and good visibility. It has an excellent off-road ability with ladder-frame chassis, and rear-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Triber is the answer to the need for an affordable and practical yet good-looking vehicle. It offers a good boot space of 625 liters and received a 4-Star GNCAP safety rating. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
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Kia Carens Vs Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 7.78 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the N10 Option version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 98.56bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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