Let's compare Mahindra Bolero Neo N4 vs Tata Nexon Smart Plus

Compare Mahindra Bolero Neo N4 vs Tata Nexon Smart Plus price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Mahindra Bolero Neo N4
Mahindra Bolero Neo
Tata Nexon Smart Plus
Tata Nexon
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Mahindra Bolero Neo N4

Price

₹ 9.57 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 17,668/month

Tata Nexon Smart Plus

Price

₹ 8.12 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 14,994/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Tata Nexon feels light on the pocket compared to Mahindra Bolero Neo by ₹1,44,793.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Compact Suv

Compact Suv

Length

3995 mm

3995 mm

Width

1795 mm

1804 mm +9

Height

1817 mm +197

1620 mm

WheelBase

2680 mm +182

2498 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

208 mm +28

Seating Capacity

7 +2

5

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 Liters +6

44 Liters

Boot Space

384 Liters +2

382 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

17.29 Km/l

17.44 Km/l +0.15

Range

864 Kms +97

767 Kms

Engine Type

Mhawk100

1.2l Turbo Revotron

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

3

3

Displacement

1493 cc +294

1199 cc

Max Power

98.56 bhp @ 3750rpm

118 bhp @ 5500 rpm +19.44

Max Torque

260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm +90

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

5-Speed

5-MT

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Top Speed

150

180 +30

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

--

--

Turning Radius

5.35 +0.25

5.1

Front Suspension

Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

2

6 +4

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

--

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

No

No

Reverse Camera

No

No

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

--

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

No

Child Lock

--

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

--

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Electric

Request Sensors

--

--

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

--

--

Steering Mounted Control

--

Yes

Climate Control

--

--

Rear AC Vents

No

No

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

--

--

Rear Armrest

No

No

Rear Cup Holders

--

--

Front Cup Holders

--

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

15 / 75 R15

195 / 60 R16

Daytime Running Lights

--

LED

Headlight Type

Halogen

Projector Led

Tailgate

Manual

Manual

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

--

Yes

Screen Size

--

7 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

No

Yes

Speakers

--

2

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Mahindra Bolero Neo Vs Tata Nexon Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo ROCKEY BEIGE

ROCKEY BEIGE

Tata Nexon Daytona Grey

Daytona Grey

Mahindra Bolero Neo ROCKEY BEIGE

ROCKEY BEIGE

Tata Nexon Daytona Grey

Daytona Grey

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Mahindra Bolero Neo Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

The Mahindra Bolero Neo is priced around ₹9.9 lakh to ₹12.5 lakh, ex-showroom. It is one of the most affordable ladder-frame compact SUVs in India, which is why government departments, police fleets, and private buyers in semi-urban areas often prefer it.

Think of it as the “Gangadhar hi Shaktimaan hai”, where the TUV300 was Gangadhar and the Bolero Neo is Shaktimaan.

Unlike front-wheel-drive crossovers, the Bolero Neo is a rear-wheel drive SUV with a ladder-frame chassis. That makes it a genuine compact SUV under 4 metres, able to handle rough roads, heavy loads, and rural conditions. If crossovers are city kids, the Bolero Neo is the village tough guy who still knows how to park in malls.

The Bolero Neo is ideal for police and administrative departments, contractors, farmers, and office goers in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. It is perfect for people living in suburbs, small towns, or hilly regions where roads are unpredictable. If your route has potholes, waterlogging, or unpaved stretches, this SUV makes sense. If you only drive to cafes in South Delhi, maybe not.

The Bolero Neo is powered by Mahindra’s 1.5-litre mHAWK100 diesel engine that produces 100 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. This three-cylinder turbo diesel is tuned for pulling power at low rpm, which makes it great for climbing hills, carrying luggage, or tackling broken roads. The engine is sourced from Mahindra’s proven mHAWK family that also powers the Scorpio and XUV, just in different configurations.

For a ladder-frame diesel SUV, the Bolero Neo is fairly efficient. In real-world conditions, it delivers around 15 to 17 km/l. Considering diesel prices at about ₹102 per litre, the running cost comes to roughly ₹6.5 to ₹7 per km, which is good for an SUV of this size and strength.

The Bolero Neo measures about 3.99 meters in length (13.09 ft), 1.79 meters in width (5.87 ft), and 1.81 meters in height (5.94 ft). Ground clearance is around 180 mm, which is enough for speed breakers and rough terrain. These compact dimensions make it easier to park in tight urban spots, while still giving you SUV-like road presence.

The boot space is flexible because of the side-facing jump seats in the third row. With seats up, there’s hardly space for luggage. Fold them, and you can fit around 384 liters, which means 2 medium suitcases and a few duffel bags. Perfect for a weekend road trip with family, but not for shifting your entire flat.

No, the Bolero Neo is diesel-only. Mahindra has kept it this way because diesel torque is essential for its intended use. Petrol would feel underpowered, and EV tech is reserved for Mahindra’s BE and XUV.e electric divisions.

It depends on the city. In Tier-1 metros with smooth roads, its heavy steering and old-school driving feel might not impress. But in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns with potholes, speed breakers, and occasional off-road patches, it shines. In short, it is happier in Ghaziabad than in Gurgaon Cyberhub.

The Tata Nexon is based on the heavily revised Tata X1 platform, which is the company's compact car architecture.

The Tata Nexon was the first made-in-India car to receive a full 5-Star safety rating from Global NCAP for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP).

The updated Tata Nexon (post-August 2023) has a 5-Star rating from Bharat NCAP for both Adult and Child Occupant Protection.

Yes, crash test reports consistently confirm that the Nexon's body shell is rated as stable and capable of withstanding further loadings.

Yes, the Nexon's body structure is crafted with high-strength steel in critical areas to absorb and dissipate impact energy during a collision, protecting the passenger cabin.

Yes, the updated Tata Nexon comes equipped with 6 airbags (driver, co-driver, side, and curtain) as standard across all variants.

The Nexon uses a Monocoque chassis (unibody construction), where the body and frame are integrated into a single structural unit for rigidity and safety.

The Nexon's high rating set a new benchmark for safety in the compact SUV segment, compelling other manufacturers to improve their vehicles' structural integrity and safety features in the Indian market.

The Tata Nexon's ex-showroom price (for internal combustion engine variants - Petrol, Diesel, CNG) typically starts from approximately ₹7.32 Lakh and goes up to around ₹14.05 Lakh (New Delhi Ex-Showroom, prices are subject to change).
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