Mahindra Bolero Mileage

Efficiency on the Bolero has always taken a back seat to durability; this is a body-on-frame SUV built to survive rough use and carry loads, and its fuel figures reflect that trade-off rather than any attempt to chase segment-topping numbers. ARAI certifies the Mahindra Bolero at 16.5 kmpl on its diesel-manual powertrain, while owners report real-world efficiency closer to 15 kmpl once daily driving conditions are factored in.

• The Bolero is offered with only one powertrain and gearbox combination: a 1493cc diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual; there is no automatic or petrol variant to report figures for
• Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres across all variants
• Real-world full-tank range at the ARAI-rated 16.5 kmpl works out to roughly 990 km, or around 900 km at the reported real-world figure of 15 kmpl
• This data covers the diesel-manual only; Autocar India has no test figures for any other engine or transmission combination on this model
   

Owners covering long highway distances will narrow the gap between claimed and real-world figures by holding steady cruising speeds and cutting down on idling in heavy traffic. On a diesel workhorse like this, routine servicing and correct tyre pressure carry more weight than they would on a lighter hatchback, since load and driving habits move the needle on efficiency far more noticeably here.