Head to head
Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the cheapest of these to run at ₹5.04 per kilometre.

Mahindra Bolero
Utility SUV
₹9.79 – ₹10.91 Lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO
Sub-4m SUV
₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero | Mahindra XUV 3XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹9.79 – ₹10.91 Lakh | ₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Utility SUV | Sub-4m SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.0km/l | 20.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.8km/l | 17.4km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.35 | ₹5.04 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1493 cc · 75 bhp | 1197 cc · 110 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 42 L |
| Kerb weight | 1615 kg | 1300 kg |
| Boot space | 384 L | 364 L |
| Launched | 2020 | 2024 |
Variant-wise mileage
Mahindra Bolero
| B4 / B6 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.0 ARAI | 13.8km/l |
Mahindra XUV 3XO
| MX1 / MX2 1.2 TCMPFi MTPetrol · Manual | 18.9 ARAI | 13.9km/l |
| AX5 / AX7 1.2 TGDi ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 18.0 ARAI | 12.6km/l |
| MX2 / AX5 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 20.6 ARAI | 17.4km/l |
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Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra XUV 3XO — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra Bolero or the Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 17.4 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 XUV 3XO costs about ₹5.04 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 XUV 3XO — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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.