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Mahindra Bolero vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Bolero or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Bolero and Carens. Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 7 Seater MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Mahindra Bolero is 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 74 bhp @ 3600 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Bolero provides a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Bolero vs Carens

Key HighlightsMahindra BoleroKIA Carens
PriceRs.9.79 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1493 cc1497 cc
Power74 bhp @ 3600 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range16.7 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Mahindra Bolero B4 7 Seater MT car
B4 7 Seater MT
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
11.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
550 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
IFS coil spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid leaf spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.8 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/75 R16
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1493 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
mHawk75
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
6
Power
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
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Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Safety

NCAP Rating
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3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
4540 mm
Width
1745 mm
1800 mm
Height
1880 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
550 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1630 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Robust stance and rugged performance
  • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
  • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
  • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
  • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
  • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
  • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
  • 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
Cons
  • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
  • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
  • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
  • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Bolero and KIA Carens

Safety

Bolero comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Carens has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), 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, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Bolero has doors and seats. It is an with 550 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1745 mm wide, 1880 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1620 kg kerb weight and 2680 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Bolero and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      Sa
      08 Sep 2025
      3.4
      It can carry more passengers and is best for rough terrain. Being a 4-cylinder engine, it also delivers great power. The ground clearance is excellent as well. Thanks to you.
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      Sanjeet singh
      08 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Mahindra Bolero is the best value-for-money vehicle. It gives a mileage of 16 km per litre and requires almost zero maintenance.
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    • Rp
      Rishi prajapati
      07 Sep 2025
      4.6
      My experience with this car has been absolutely fantastic! The bass in the sound system is impressive — every car should have such powerful bass for a complete driving experience.
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      Devendra Kumar
      05 Sep 2025
      5.0
      This is my favorite and most loved car ever. It’s my own car and also my family’s car. Everyone loves it, and it will always be cherished.
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    • GY
      Girvar Yadav
      04 Sep 2025
      5.0
      I really love the Bolero and its features are excellent. Driving it feels very smooth and enjoyable. Thank you very much to Mahindra for making such a great vehicle. Truly a wonderful experience!
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