Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

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
103hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1750 - 2250 rpm
136.8Nm at 4400rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.04 kmpl
20.3 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.72 kmpl
17.66 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
60 Kg

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

Turning Radius

5.35 m
5.2 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

15 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/75 R15
185/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

215/75 R15
185/65 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4395 mm

Width

1795 mm
1735 mm

Height

1817 mm
1690 mm

Wheelbase

2680 mm
2740 mm

Ground Clearance

184 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1626 kg
1150 - 1205 kg

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
–

Boot Capacity

384 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

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

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
1-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

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Trunk Light

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Door Pockets

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

3

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
Manual

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

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

NCAP Rating

3

Door Ajar Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

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
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED taillights

–

Antenna

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Analog

Tachometer

Analog
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

Fabric
Fabric

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

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

50:50

Seat Count

7
7

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

CD Player

Branded Music System

Speakers

4
6

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

7-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

Find My Car

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•16w

I need a 7-seater for 80% city driving. I really liked the Mahindra Bolero Neo during the test drive because of its tall seating position and bulky design, but it is available only with a diesel engine. Should I purchase it for city run, despite potential DPF issues, or should I go for the Maruti Ertiga or something else?