Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Bolero

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Mahindra Bolero? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Bolero. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT and Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 7 Seater MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 76 PS @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Bolero has a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra Bolero
Price	Rs.11.35 Lakh	Rs.9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1493 cc
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range	15 kmpl	16.7 kmpl

Mahindra Thar

AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

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Mahindra Bolero

B4 7 Seater MT

Rs. 9.79 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Thar specifications	Bolero specifications
Variant Name	AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT	B4 7 Seater MT
On Road Price	13.43 Lakh Price Breakup	11.13 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
User Rating	4.2 692 Reviews	4.1 108 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	600 Litres	550 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1497 cc	1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Colors	Thar Colours	Bolero Colours
Images	Thar Images	Bolero Images

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Exterior

Thar Exterior	Bolero Exterior
Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Optional	-
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Bootlid Opener	Internal	With Key
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	LED	No
LED headlight	No	No
Projector headlight	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Bolero Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	IFS coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Rigid leaf spring
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	245 / 75 R16	185/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size	Not available	185/75 R16
Turning Radius	5.5 meters	5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare	245/75 R16	185/75 R16
Wheels Size	R16	R16

Instrumentation

Thar Instrumentation	Bolero Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Shift Indicator	No	-
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	No

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & Communication	Bolero Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	No
Multifunction Display	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Integrated Music System	No	No
Speakers	6	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
USB Compatibility	No	No

Warranty

Thar Warranty	Bolero Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 years or unlimited kms	3 Years / 1 lakh Kms
Extended Warranty	-	7 years or 150000

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & Transmission	Bolero Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1493 cc
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	mHawk75
No. of Cylinders	4	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	In-line
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Battery Capacity	0.78 kwh	0.78 kwh
Fast Charging	No	No
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
ARAI Certified Economy	15 kmpl	16 kmpl
Top Speed	155 kmph	120 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & Convenience	Bolero Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	-
AC	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	-
Drive Modes	No information	No
Keyless Entry	No	No
Parking Assist	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Yes	Rear

Safety

Thar Safety	Bolero Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	-
Airbags	2	2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	No
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes	No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	No
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & Capacity	Bolero Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3985 mm	3995 mm
Width	1820 mm	1745 mm
Height	1850 mm	1880 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2680 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	180 mm
No. of Seats	4	7
No. of Doors	3	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	6 Litres	6 Litres
Boot Space	600 Litres	550 Litres
Kerb Weight	1710 kg	1620 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & Cons	Bolero Pros & Cons
Pros	The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware. Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control The automatic transmission is super smooth Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top	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
Cons	It can’t be your regular family car The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort The petrol engine is not efficient It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper It boasts a premium price tag No room for luggage on the back	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

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Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT

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Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning. Bolero has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Bolero is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 550 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1880 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 1620 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Bolero Owner Reviews

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  Vivek singh
  27 Oct 2024
  4.7
  This is car very dangerous look and Mahindra company is best company so my choice Mahindra Thar, and I hope Mahindra Thar my luckiest car in my life and future.
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  Pawandeep Singh
  2 Month ago
  5.0
  Top model fully modified interior and in petrol engine with automatic transmission also good music sound quality it gives me average of fuel 16 on highway with 95 km/h speed
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  Vinod
  3 Month ago
  4.3
  Excellent and sturdy performance. It is nice to drive with confidence on the road. For a daily ride and for small families, it's very comfortable and affordable. Nice experience with servings.
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  Shabeer
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  Mahindra thar is a real butterfly it's look nice and flying on the road. Overall awesome performance and noise.
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  Umesh muchhal
  4 Month ago
  4.7
  Awesome car for the view of safety and driving performance; this is the best car for driving and comfort view on off-roading and highways; finally, this XUU is awesome for driving.
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Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Bolero FAQs

What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?

The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.43 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Mahindra Bolero?

The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero is Rs. 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi.

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