Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India
Mahindra Bolero Neo

Mahindra Bolero Neo

N10 (O) Diesel

10.79 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

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
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

Drive Layout

Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100 hp at 3750 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

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

18.04 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
47 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.72 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link suspension
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Hydraulic
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.35 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

15 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/75 R15
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/75 R15
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1795 mm
1830 mm

Height

1817 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2680 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

184 mm
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Kerb Weight

1626 kg
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Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

384 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Powered Tailgate

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

Glove Box

Sunglass Holder

12 Volt Port

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio Only
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Trunk Light

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Speed Assist System

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Curtain Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Driver Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Passenger Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Overspeed Warning

–

High Beam Assist

Side Airbag

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Airbags

2
6

Heads Up Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

ORVM turn indicators

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Connected LED

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

–

Projector Headlamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Roof Rails

–

LED taillights

–

LED DRLs

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

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

Fabric
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Front Only

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

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

7
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

Speakers

4
8

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

7-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

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.