KIA Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Mahindra Bolero Neo? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Bolero Neo. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and Mahindra Bolero Neo Price starts at Rs.9.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for N4 7 Seater Diesel MT. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero Neo is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 98.56 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights	KIA Sonet	Mahindra Bolero Neo
Price	Rs.8.00 Lakh	Rs.9.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1493 cc
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	98.56 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range	18.83 kmpl	17.29 kmpl

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HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

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N4 7 Seater Diesel MT

Rs. 9.95 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Sonet specifications	Bolero Neo specifications
Variant Name	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT	N4 7 Seater Diesel MT
On Road Price	8.98 Lakh Price Breakup	11.30 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
User Rating	4.4 34 Reviews	4.1 90 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	385 Litres	384 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	98.56 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors	Sonet Colours	Bolero Neo Colours
Images	Sonet Images	Bolero Neo Images

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Exterior

Sonet Exterior	Bolero Neo Exterior
Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	No	-
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	No
LED headlight	No	Yes
Projector headlight	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Bolero Neo Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double Wish-bone type& Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Turning Radius	5.1 meters	5.35 meters
Tyre Size Spare	195/65 R15	215/75 R15
Wheels Size	R15	R15

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Sonet Infotainment & Communication	Bolero Neo Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	Yes	No
Multifunction Display	No	No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	-
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Gesture Control	No	-
Integrated Music System	No	No
Speakers	No	-
AM/FM Radio	No	No
USB Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	-

Warranty

Sonet Warranty	Bolero Neo 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

Sonet Engine & Transmission	Bolero Neo Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1493 cc
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	mHAWK100 1493cm3 BSVI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5 Gears
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	98.56 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Fast Charging	-	No
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
ARAI Certified Economy	18.83 kmpl	17 kmpl
Top Speed	180 kmph	150 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger	No	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Sonet Comfort & Convenience	Bolero Neo Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	No	-
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Drive Modes	3	1
Keyless Entry	No	No

Safety

Sonet Safety	Bolero Neo Safety
Airbags	6	2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	No	Yes
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes	No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	No
Rear Middle Head Rest	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Sonet Dimensions & Capacity	Bolero Neo Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	3995 mm
Width	1790 mm	1795 mm
Height	1610 mm	1817 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2680 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	180 mm
No. of Seats	5	7
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.4 Litres	6 Litres
Boot Space	385 Litres	384 Litres
Kerb Weight	1287 kg	2215 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Sonet Pros & Cons	Bolero Neo Pros & Cons
Pros	It has become more stylish than its previous generation The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more. The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment. It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option. Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh. The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more. Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more. The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag	Strong road presence with a bold front face Frugal diesel engine with good fuel economy. It comes equipped with all the necessary features for the user. Good ride quality due to its strong suspension setup More value-for-money option over the regular Bolero.
Cons	No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants. GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS. The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers. The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only	The interior fit-finish quality could have been improved. The plastics feel a bit scratchy. No space in the third row. The ride quality and handling could have been improved at higher speeds. No automatic transmission is on offer.

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Safety

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

Body

Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1790 mm wide, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1287 kg kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Bolero Neo is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 384 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1817 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1795 mm width, and 2215 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Bolero Neo comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Sonet and Mahindra Bolero Neo Owner Reviews

Sonet Review
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  Sam
  10 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Excellent performance and 100% satisfaction — that’s what my experience with the fully automatic Kia Sonet has been. I have no regrets about choosing this car and couldn't be happier with its comfort, features, and smooth drive. I always recommend it to my friends, and I’m even planning to buy another one in the future if the need arises. A truly rewarding choice
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  Arun
  08 Sep 2025
  3.8
  It's a wonderful and pocket-friendly car that truly stands out with its appealing design and comfortable interiors. Despite being budget-friendly, it offers modern features, safety, and a touch of premiumness that you usually find in higher-end models. This car has everything you need — style, comfort, safety, and value — all within a small budget. A smart choice for anyone looking for an all-rounder without breaking the bank.
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  Aakash
  08 Sep 2025
  5.0
  This is a very good car with excellent mileage and low maintenance, making it highly economical to own. The performance is outstanding, and it's a car you can confidently recommend to anyone. The service experience is smooth and reliable, adding to the overall peace of mind. In short, this car delivers complete satisfaction in every aspect — truly a value-for-money choice.
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  Rohit Kumar
  06 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Looks good, with excellent mileage and product quality. I don’t think it needs any further review or promotion. Just go for a test drive and see for yourself.
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  Luv
  01 Sep 2025
  4.2
  It’s a great car with good mileage and features under ₹11L. I get around 15–17 km/l in the city, and on highways it easily goes up to 20–22 km/l when cruising between 80–100 km/h.
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KIA Sonet and Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?

The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.98 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Mahindra Bolero Neo?

The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero Neo is Rs. 11.30 Lakh in New Delhi.

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