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Kia Carens

₹10.99 Lakh onwards
Petrol Manual 17.9 kmpl
Kia Carens Premium (o) Petrol
Kia Carens Premium (o) Petrol
Kia Carens Premium (o) CNG
Kia Carens Premium (o) Diesel

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

₹10.90 Lakh onwards
Diesel Manual 14 kmpl
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P4 9 Seater Diesel Mt
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P4 9 Seater Diesel Mt
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P10 9 Seater Diesel Mt
Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Kia Carens or Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus? The Kia Carens is priced from ₹10.99 Lakh, whereas the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus starts at ₹10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Kia Carens is powered by 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc engine options available with Manual transmissions. Comparatively, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus features 2184.0 cc engine options paired with Manual transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Kia Carens delivers a maximum mileage of 21 kmpl, while the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus offers up to 14 kmpl depending on driving conditions.
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Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Kia Carens or Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus? The Kia Carens is priced from ₹10.99 Lakh, whereas the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus starts at ₹10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Kia Carens is powered by 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc engine options available with Manual transmissions. Comparatively, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus features 2184.0 cc engine options paired with Manual transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Kia Carens delivers a maximum mileage of 21 kmpl, while the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus offers up to 14 kmpl depending on driving conditions.

Key Highlights Kia Carens Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus
Price ₹10.99 Lakh* ₹10.90 Lakh*
Engine Capacity 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc 2184.0 cc
Power 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm 118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Mileage 17.9 kmpl 14 kmpl
  • Engine & Transmission
  • Dimensions & Capacity
  • Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
  • Safety
  • Exterior
  • Comfort & Convenience
  • Instrumentation
  • Infotainment & Communication
  • Warranty
  • Top Key Features
  • Pros & Cons
Kia Carens
Kia Carens ₹10.99 Lakh • Petrol
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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus ₹10.90 Lakh • Diesel
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus
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Engine & Transmission

17.9
ARAI Certified Economy
14
10.9 :1
Compression Ratio
No
FWD
Drivetrain
RWD
BS6 Phase 2
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
1497
Engine Capacity
2184
Smartstream G 1.5
Engine Type
2.2 litre mHawk Diesel Engine
Petrol
Fuel Type
Diesel
DPFi
Fuelling
CRDi
6
Gears
6
4
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Power
118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm
No
Road Departure Mitigation System
No
174
Top Speed
130
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Torque
280 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
No
Turbocharger
No

Dimensions & Capacity

MUV
Body Type
SUV
216
Boot Space
696
4.2
Engine Oil Capacity
6
45
Fuel Tank Capacity
60
195
Ground Clearance
180
1708
Height
1812
1630
Kerb Weight
2215
4540
Length
4400
5
No. of Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
9
2780
Wheelbase
2680
1800
Width
1795

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Disc
Front Brakes
Disc
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Suspension
Double Wish-Bone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar
195/65 R15
Front Tyre Size
215/70 R16
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
215/70 R16
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
Spare Wheel
{215/70 R16}& Steel Rim
10.2
Turning Radius
5.35
R15
Wheels Size
R16
Steel Rims
Wheels Type
Steel Rims

Safety

Yes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Yes
No
ADAS
No
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Airbag Details
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
6
Airbags
2
Not Tested
BNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Rating
Not Tested
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
Dashcam
No
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
No
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
Yes
Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
3 Star
GNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
3 Star
GNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
3 Star
GNCAP Rating
Not Tested
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
Manually Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror
Manually Adjustable
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Only
Parking Camera
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
No
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
No
No
Surround View Camera
No
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No

Exterior

Sharkfin
Antenna
Roof Mounted
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
Manual Lift
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Black
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
Front & Back
Headrests
No
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Mirrors
Manually Adjustable
Body Coloured With Indicators
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured
Body Colored
Outside door handles
Black
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Power Windows
Front & Rear
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Roof Rails
No
No
Sunroof
No
Manual Operation
Tail Gate
Manual Operation

Comfort & Convenience

Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrests
Yes
Tilt Only
Adjustable Steering
Tilt Only
Yes
Ambient Light
No
No
Auto Park
No
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Boss Mode
No
Front & Rear
Cabin Lights
No
12V And Type C
Charging Outlets - Front Row
12V Only
Type C Only
Charging Outlets - Second Row
No
Type C Only
Charging Outlets - Third Row
No
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Cup Holders
No
Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
Yes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Yes
Fixed With Storage
Front Armrest
No
Co-Driver Side Only
Front Seat Back Pockets
Driver & Co-Driver Side
No
Frunk
No
Yes
GPS & Navigation
No
No
Head Up Display
No
Halogen
Headlamps
Led
Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
{12.5 inches}& Digital Console
Instrument Console
Digital
Foldable Key
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Leather streering wheels
Yes
No
Massage Seats
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Parcel Tray
No
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Manual Hand Brake
Parking Brake
Manual Hand Brake
Rear Only
Parking Sensors
No
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
No
Puncture Repair Kit
No
Yes
Rear AC Vents
No
Yes& With Cup Holders
Rear Armrest
Yes, Without Cup Holders
Yes
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
No
Yes
Reclining Rear Seats
No
No
Seat Back Table
No
Fabric + Leatherette
Seat Upholstery
Vinyl
Yes
Split Rear Seat
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
Yes
Sunglass Holder
No
Rear Only
Sunshades
No
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats Type
No
No
puddle lamp
No

Instrumentation

Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes
Yes
Avg fuel economy display
No
Digital
Fuel level guage
Digital
Yes
Gear Indicator
No
Yes
Low Fuel Level Warning
Yes
Digital
Odometer
Semi-Digital
No
Shift Indicator
No
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
No

Infotainment & Communication

Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
No
Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
Yes
Front tweeters
No
Yes
Infotainment Screen
No
Standard Company Fitted
Integrated Music System
No
Yes
Multifunction Display
Yes
6
Speakers
No
12.5 inches
Touchscreen Size
No
Yes
Voice Command
No
No
Wireless Charger
No

Warranty

3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Top Key Features

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
GPS & Navigation
Lane Departure Warning
Voice Command
Leather streering wheels
Parking Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Hill Assist
Hill Descent Control

Pros & Cons

PROS
A crisp, high-definition display perfectly integrates your smartphone, acting as a brilliant digital command center.
You maintain total mechanical control over the Premium (O) Petrol's power band and avoid expensive automatic transmission upkeep.
Superior cabin insulation effectively blocks out annoying traffic noise, creating a highly refined passenger experience.
The violently powerful AC unit cools the massive cabin down in minutes, even parked under the direct sun.
The cabin features premium, soft-touch materials that genuinely rival much more expensive European cars.
The sheer volume of out-of-the-box gadgets offered in the Premium (O) Petrol puts almost all direct competitors to shame.
The automatic gearbox transforms this bulky BOLERO-NEO-PLUS into an effortless daily commuter.
The robust suspension simply swallows up deep, unpredictable city potholes.
The BOLERO-NEO-PLUS pulls effortlessly, even with a fully loaded cabin and AC running.
Cabin insulation effectively blocks out annoying traffic noise and wind sheer.
It feels rock-solid and highly planted on the highway at triple-digit speeds.
The elevated seating position commands instant respect in heavy city traffic.
CONS
Standard steel wheels make the otherwise aggressive CARENS look incredibly cheap and utilitarian at this tier.
You completely sacrifice the open-air aesthetic of a glass roof by settling for this specific trim.
Relying entirely on passive safety means you miss out on the brilliant collision-avoidance tech found in higher trims.
The polarizing, hyper-aggressive design language means the CARENS certainly isn't for everyone.
The excessive use of glossy piano black interior trims acts as a massive magnet for dust, fingerprints, and nasty micro-scratches.
The notoriously stiff suspension tuning means rear passengers will noticeably bounce around on poorly maintained rural roads. [Config: CARENS Premium (O) Petrol]
The lack of a factory parking camera makes reversing the massive BOLERO-NEO-PLUS P4 9 Seater Diesel MT unnecessarily stressful.
Standard steel wheels make the BOLERO-NEO-PLUS look too basic and utilitarian at this tier.
Operating media without a digital display in the BOLERO-NEO-PLUS P4 9 Seater Diesel MT feels like a step back in time.
Missing a sunroof is a notable omission for buyers expecting premium SUV touches in the BOLERO-NEO-PLUS.
Relying purely on passive safety means the BOLERO-NEO-PLUS P4 9 Seater Diesel MT misses out on modern collision-avoidance tech.
Some interior plastics feel overly utilitarian and outdated for this budget bracket.

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