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Mahindra Bolero vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Bolero or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Bolero and Sonet. Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 7 Seater MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Mahindra Bolero is 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 74 bhp @ 3600 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Bolero provides a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Bolero vs Sonet

Key HighlightsMahindra BoleroKIA Sonet
PriceRs.9.79 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1493 cc1197 cc
Power74 bhp @ 3600 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range16.7 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Mahindra Bolero B4 7 Seater MT car
B4 7 Seater MT
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
11.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
550 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
Sonet Images
Sonet Images
Sonet Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
IFS coil spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid leaf spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.8 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
Speakers
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/1 lakh Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
7 years or 150000
5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1493 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
mHawk75
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5
Power
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.78 kwh
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Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
180 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
3
Keyless Entry

Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Hill Assist
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
3995 mm
Width
1745 mm
1790 mm
Height
1880 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
550 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Robust stance and rugged performance
  • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
  • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
  • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
  • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
  • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
  • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
  • It has become more stylish than its previous generation
  • The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more.
  • The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment.
  • It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option.
  • Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant
  • Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh.
  • The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel
  • The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more.
  • Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more.
  • The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
Cons
  • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
  • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
  • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
  • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
  • No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine
  • The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants.
  • GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS.
  • The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers.
  • The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant
  • The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine
  • The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Bolero and KIA Sonet

Safety

Bolero comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Sonet has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Bolero has doors and seats. It is an with 550 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1745 mm wide, 1880 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1620 kg kerb weight and 2680 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Bolero and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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      Sandeep bamotra
      07 Feb 2025
      4.6
      Lovely car for daily use hustle free. Less manageable. Full power engine with raw feeling like a tiger in a forest. Road presence up high drive. Solid body and easy to drive.
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      Shiva kumar
      29 Jan 2025
      5.0
      Great thinking for commuted trips, daily use, long drives, and trips with family
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      Singer Rakesh R Pandey
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      According to me good and better performance and Smoothly drive and long road driving best and power staring good light best seat best and body beautiful and nice look Mahindra.
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      Pradeep singh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      My experience is amazing I like My car and I am a farmer and Bolero car is very good for farms. Very comfortable on rough roads or highways. The mileage of the car is also very good.
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      Vijay Kumar
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Overall great vehicle to have very less service cost easy to maintain just so easy to use the car you can do trips of all India with that 2.5 l engine.
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