Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and Mahindra Bolero Neo. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.86 Lakh, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus price is Rs. 13.03 Lakh and Mahindra Bolero Neo price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus is available in 2184 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Bolero Neo is available in 1493 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Sonet vs Bolero Neo Plus vs Bolero Neo Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Bolero Neo Plus	Bolero Neo
Price	Rs. 8.86 Lakh	Rs. 13.03 Lakh	Rs. 11.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	2184 cc	1493 cc
Power	82 bhp	118 bhp	100 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.86 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vapi

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Rs. 13.03 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vapi

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vapi

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Bolero Neo

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
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BROCHURE
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2184 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	2.2 litre mHawk Diesel	1.5L I4 mHawk 100
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 4000 rpm	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	280 Nm @ 1800 rpm	260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double Wish-Bone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 70 R16	215 / 75 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 70 R16	215 / 75 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Vinyl	Vinyl
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Jump Seats	Jump Seats
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black & Beige	Beige / Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release		With Key

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Napoli Black	Napoli Black
Pewter Olive	Majestic Silver	Rocky Beige
Imperial Blue	Diamond White	Highway Red
Gravity Grey		Majestic Silver
Sparkling Silver		Pearl White
Intense Red
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

19 Ratings

4.6/5

7 Ratings

4.7/5

19 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.4Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.5Performance	4.7Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.2Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best for long drives

Best for long drives and journey value for money best of the best car and best choice and good engine performance and mileage for saving your money just buy this car to make happiness

Best of driving

Best of the driving. Seats are good. I think car model is improving in new quality and the mechanism are strong so I think customers look good and price are lower. All customers are happy and selling Power of Booster.

Land Rover in your budget

Mahindra bolero neo is known as Indian Land Rover Defender, the looks are solid and aggressive, the diesel engine is running smoothly and the most affordable SUV with a diesel option. it comes under the Sub 4 meter SUV category so we avoid extra charges of 4 meter SUV,7 passengers freely travel without any hurdles.

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Sonet vs Bolero Neo Plus vs Bolero Neo Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and Mahindra Bolero Neo?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.86 Lakh, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus price is Rs. 13.03 Lakh and Mahindra Bolero Neo price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Bolero Neo Plus and Bolero Neo?

For the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque. For the P4 variant, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo Plus produces 118 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 280 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the N4 variant, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 100 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Sonet, Bolero Neo Plus and Bolero Neo, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Sonet, Bolero Neo Plus and Bolero Neo comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Length (mm)	3995	4400	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1795	1795
Height (mm)	1610	1812	1817
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2680	2680

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	9	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	385		384
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60	50

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	With Key	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Black

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	100000