Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Number of Gears

6
5

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
100 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
260 Nm at 1750 - 2250 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

21.3 kmpl
18.04 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
15.72 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Multi-link suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Hydraulic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/65 R16
215/75 R15

Rear Tyre Size

205/65 R16
215/75 R15

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.35 m

Dimensions

Length

4540 mm
3995 mm

Width

1800 mm
1795 mm

Height

1708 mm
1817 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm
2680 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
184 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1626 kg

Boot Capacity

–
384 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Sunglass Holder

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Bluetooth Connectivity

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Acoustic Windshield

Door Pockets

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

Trunk Light

–

Glove Box

UV Cut Glass

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
Manual

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

Airbags

6
2

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Clutch Lock

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rollover Protection System

–

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

Speed Assist System

Passenger Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Video Recording

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–

Overspeed Warning

–

NCAP Rating

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

Illuminated Logo

–

Roof Rails

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Wheel Arch Cladding

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Headlights

Cornering Foglamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Spoiler

Headlight Type

Halogen
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Part-leatherette
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50

Seat Count

7
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Inbuilt Music App

–

Speakers

6
4

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Front Passenger Screen

–

CD Player

Third Row USB port

Type C
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

Auto Crash Alert

–

In Car Payment

–

Location Based Services

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•15w

I have Verna SX IVT 2023 model. Ivt and NA. Really smooth, no issues. However facing less economy in potholes filled roads near home, being automatic car usually drive in 1 gear rpm when going extremely slow and using daily in potholes filled roads gives too low mileage. Being sedan not confident to drive faster and being long car not easy to drive in narrow roads. Planning to to get a car to handle potholes easily and reliable car with God mileage. What is best, Mahindra Bolero neo or seltos diesel automatic, creta ev or carens ev in budget of 19 lakh.