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Mahindra Bolero Neo vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Bolero Neo or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Bolero Neo and Sonet. Mahindra Bolero Neo Price starts at Rs.9.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for N4 and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Mahindra Bolero Neo is 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 100 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Bolero Neo provides a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Bolero Neo vs Sonet

Key HighlightsMahindra Bolero NeoKIA Sonet
PriceRs.9.90 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1493 cc1197 cc
Power100 bhp @ 3750 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.29 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Mahindra Bolero Neo N4 car
Mahindra Bolero Neo
N4
Rs. 9.90 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
KIA Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Bolero Neo specificationsSonet specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    11.24 Lakh
    8.97 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.5
    Boot Space (Litres)
    384 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1493 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    100 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Bolero Neo Colours
    Sonet Colours
    Images
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    Bolero Neo Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Bolero Neo Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    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
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    215/75 R15
    195 / 65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    215/75 R15
    195 / 65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.35 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    215/75 R15
    195 / 65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R15

    Exterior

    Bolero Neo ExteriorSonet Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front & Rear
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Externally Adjustable
    Electrically Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    -
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    No
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    With Key
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    No
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Bolero Neo Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    Yes + 8 inch
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years / 100000 Kms
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    Engine & Transmission

    Bolero Neo Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1493 cc
    1197 cc
    Engine Type
    1.5L I4 mHawk 100
    Smartstream G 1.2
    No. of Cylinders
    3
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    100 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    Battery Capacity
    0.78 kwh
    -
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17 kmpl
    18.83 kmpl
    Top Speed
    150 kmph
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bolero Neo Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    No
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    checkYes
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    -
    Leather streering wheels
    -
    No
    Drive Modes
    1
    -
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    -
    No

    Safety

    Bolero Neo SafetySonet Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    No
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    No
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    -
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    -
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    -
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

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

    Pros & Cons

    Bolero Neo Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • 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.
    • 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
    Cons
    • 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.
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Bolero Neo and KIA Sonet

    Safety

    Bolero Neo comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Sonet has 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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

    Body

    Bolero Neo has doors and seats. It is an with 384 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1795 mm wide, 1817 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 2215 kg kerb weight and 2680 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

    Transmission

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

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    • Bolero Neo Review
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        2 Month ago
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        5.0
        I love the features and I am very happy with the driving experience of the Mahindra bulero new. I enjoyed it so much. Nice module. Nice design.
        Likes (4)
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        Harsh
        2 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero Neo
        4.6
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        Likes (6)
      • MI
        Mohammed Imtiaz
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        5.0
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        Likes (3)
      • A
        Anonymous
        7 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Bolero Neo
        1.0
        nice design
        Likes (9)
      • a
        ashish
        7 Month ago
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        5.0
        good comfort with the features it provide and seat cushioning is nice
        Likes (7)
      • K
        Kisu
        3 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        It features a revamped front grille, giving it a more aggressive and modern look.The headlights and fog lamps have also been redesigned, with the addition of LED technology for better visibility.
        Likes (15)
      • S
        Sugumaran
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        The infotainment system has been upgraded to a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, offering better connectivity and improved navigation.
        Likes (5)
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        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
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        Likes (8)
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      Mahindra Bolero Neo and KIA Sonet FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Bolero Neo?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero Neo is Rs. 11.24 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?
      The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.