Head to head
Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra Thar
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra Thar is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.17 per kilometre.
Mahindra Bolero
Utility SUV
₹9.79 – ₹10.91 Lakh
Mahindra Thar
Lifestyle Off-Roader
₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹9.79 – ₹10.91 Lakh | ₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Utility SUV | Lifestyle Off-Roader |
| Seating | 7 seater | 4 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.0km/l | 16.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.8km/l | 14.2km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.35 | ₹6.17 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1493 cc · 75 bhp | 1997 cc · 150 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 57 L |
| Kerb weight | 1615 kg | 1750 kg |
| Boot space | 384 L | Not rated |
| Launched | 2020 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Mahindra Bolero
| B4 / B6 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.0 ARAI | 13.8km/l |
Mahindra Thar
| AX(O) 2.0 Petrol 4WD MTPetrol · Manual | 12.0 ARAI | 8.8km/l |
| LX 2.2 Diesel 4WD MTDiesel · Manual | 15.2 ARAI | 12.5km/l |
| AX(O) 1.5 Diesel RWD MTDiesel · Manual | 16.9 ARAI | 14.2km/l |
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Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra Thar — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra Bolero or the Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 14.2 km/l in real-world conditions versus 13.8 km/l for the Bolero.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Mahindra Thar costs about ₹6.17 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra Thar — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra Thar wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.