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KIA Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Bolero Neo Plus. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Price starts at Rs.10.77 Lakh (ex-showroom) for P4 9 Seater Diesel MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus is a 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Bolero Neo Plus has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Bolero Neo Plus

Key HighlightsKIA CarensMahindra Bolero Neo Plus
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.10.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc2184 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl14 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P4 9 Seater Diesel MT car
P4 9 Seater Diesel MT
Rs. 10.77 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.74 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.4
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
696 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2184 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
-
Daytime Running Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Bkack
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Black
Antenna
Sharkfin
Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
-
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable With Auto Fold
Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured
Sunroof

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
-
Tachometer
Digital
-
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Semi-Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
-

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
-
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
6
-
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
-
Front tweeters
check
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
2.2 litre mHawk Diesel Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
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Four cylinders
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.35 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
280 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
14 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
Ventilated Seats Type
-
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
-
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Parking Assist
check
-
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
check
-
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
check
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Seat Upholstery
Fabric + Leatherette
Vinyl
Folding Rear Seat
check
check

Safety

Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80 kmph & Continuous beeps over 120 kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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check
Seat Belt Warning
check
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Hill Assist
check
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Hill Descent Control
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Parking Camera
Rear Only
Blind Spot Detection
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Engine Immobiliser
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check

Dimensions & Capacity

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

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • An affordable 9-seater SUV at the price of a compact SUV
  • Spacious cabin with a bench seat in the second row and 2+2 side-facing seats in the third row
  • Tough built with ladder-on-frame construction, offering it an abuse-friendly construction
  • Good driveability with the 2.2-litre diesel engine
  • The interior is tall and comfortable for tall passengers as well as for healthy people
  • It offers good boot space with folding third-row seats
  • It has a decent number of features. These include an 8-inch touchscreen for infotainment. It has Bluetooth, USB, and Aux. It also has electrically adjustable ORVMs, and front and rear power windows.
  • Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, auto door lock, child lock, and other features are standard in all variants
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Available in a single diesel engine with manual transmission only
  • The interior somewhat feels outdated and does not offer any premium appeal
  • Ride quality is on the stiffer side, not as comfortable as any other SUV in the price range
  • Available in two variants only
  • It lacks modern features. These include a reverse parking camera, auto-dimming IRVM, and automatic climate control.
  • No 4X4 drivetrain or petrol engine on offer
  • The third-row side-facing seats are not comfortable and lack seat belts
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Bolero Neo Plus has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Bolero Neo Plus is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 696 Litres boot space, It has 1812 mm height, 4400 mm length, 1795 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Bolero Neo Plus comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Owner Reviews

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      SHAM HARICHANDRA
      05 Dec 2025
      4.6
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      This seven-seater diesel car is of excellent quality. It offers great performance and comfort, making it a reliable choice for families.
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      Sami
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      The car is in excellent condition—very comfortable and smooth to drive. The seats offer great comfort, and the mileage makes it a truly worthwhile purchase. It’s a good product at a reasonable price, especially for a 7-seater, making it a great value for money overall.
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      Arvind Kumar
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      The best thing about my car is that I can take my entire family along, which makes everyone enjoy the ride and stay happy. It truly brings joy to family journeys.
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      Asit Sovan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Good comfort and a great family car to buy. A must-have among all 6-seater cars.
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      vartesh manu
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      It’s a good deal at this price and the most comfortable car in its segment. The Kia Carens is truly a value-for-money deal for everyone. Loved it from the heart.
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