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Venue vs Bolero

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Hyundai

Venue

Venue
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹8 lakh – ₹15.83 lakh

Mileage

17.9 - 20.99 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 37 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

Bolero

Bolero
Price Range

₹8.57 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

16 km/l

Diesel • 4 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Venue takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption. While Bolero remains a capable contender, Venue offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Venue

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Bolero

Not published

2

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Venue

83.1 PS

114.7 Nm

Bolero

76 PS

210 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Venue
Venue Standout

17.9 - 20.99 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Bolero

16 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Hyundai

Venue

Listed items₹3,08,483
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,08,483
Mahindra

Bolero

Listed items₹3,75,000
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,000
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹43,400(Venue lower)

HX 2 Turbo

998 cc • Manual • 18.74 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.94 lakh

B6

1493 cc • Manual • 16 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹9.37 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Venue
Bolero
Engine TypeDiffers
Venue:998 cc, 1197 cc, 1493 cc
Bolero:1493 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Venue:83.1 PS
Bolero:76 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Venue:114.7 Nm
Bolero:210 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Venue:Manual, DCT, Automatic
Bolero:Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Venue:Petrol, Diesel
Bolero:Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Venue:17.9 - 20.99 km/l
Bolero:16 km/l
Venue
Bolero
SeatingDiffers
Venue:5 seats
Bolero:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Venue:375 litres
Bolero:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Venue:45 litres
Bolero:60 litres
Body Type
Venue:Compact SUV
Bolero:Compact SUV
Venue
Bolero
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Venue:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Bolero:—
AirbagsDiffers
Venue:6
Bolero:2
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Venue has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Bolero is not published.
The Venue has a published mileage of 17.9 - 20.99 km/l. The Bolero has a published mileage of 16 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,08,483 for Venue and ₹3,75,000 for Bolero.