Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Kia Sonet

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Sonet. The Mahindra Bolero Neo price is Rs. 8.84 Lakh and Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.33 Lakh. The Mahindra Bolero Neo is available in 1493 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Bolero Neo N4 Diesel Turbo Manual vs Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Bolero Neo	Sonet
Price	Rs. 8.84 Lakh	Rs. 7.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1493 cc	1197 cc
Power	100 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mahindra Bolero Neo

N4 Diesel Turbo Manual

Rs. 8.84 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 7.33 Lakh

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Mahindra Bolero Neo

N4 Diesel Turbo Manual

Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5L I4 mHawk 100	Smartstream G 1.2
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel (195/65R15), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.35
Front Tyres	215 / 75 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	215 / 75 R15	195 / 65 R15
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	1 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Fog Lights		Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp		LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Key-Operated	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System		4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Leatherette
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)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Single Tone (Mocha Brown)	Single Tone (All Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Jump Seats
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	8.9" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4.2" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black	Pewter Olive
	Pearl White	Gravity Grey
	Diamond White	Aurora Black Pearl
	Rocky Beige	Magma Red
	Jeans Blue	Imperial Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

16 Ratings

4.6/5

18 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.4Performance
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Running smooth and in power

It feels powerful when in the Mahindra Bolero Neo, and its stability is really very good, and very flexible to run and good interior and exterior look. nice to be the owner of this card

Coustomer service very bad

I’m extremely disappointed with Kia’s customer service. The lack of communication, long delays, and poor handling of warranty claims show a clear disregard for customers after the sale is made. It’s frustrating to spend lakhs on a car and then be left chasing updates, fighting for basic service, or being ignored completely. Kia seriously needs to improve its after-sales support — this kind of treatment is unacceptable and reflects very poorly on the brand.

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93 Used Bolero Neo

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

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Rs. 4.66 Lakhonwards

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Bolero Neo comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1795 mm * 1817 mm	3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2500

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	384 L	385 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	45

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Tiger Nose Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Manual Key-Operated	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks
Crawl Control