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Carens vs Bolero

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

Carens
Price Range

₹11.12 lakh – ₹12.98 lakh

Mileage

21.3 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 3 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

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

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Carens if:

  • Large families needing comfortable 3-row seating and low maintenance costs for long outstation trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

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

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Carens

95 - 114 bhp

123 - 250 Nm

Bolero

76 PS

210 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Carens
Carens Standout

21.3 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.

Kia

Carens

Listed items₹2,81,690
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,81,690
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:₹2.75 lakh(Bolero lower)

Premium Opt CNG

Smartstream, 1497 cc • Manual • 21.3 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹12.12 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.

Carens
Bolero
Engine TypeDiffers
Carens:1497 cc Petrol / 1497 cc CNG / 1493 cc Diesel
Bolero:1493 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Carens:95 - 114 bhp
Bolero:76 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Carens:123 - 250 Nm
Bolero:210 Nm
Transmission Options
Carens:Manual
Bolero:Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Carens:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Bolero:Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Carens:21.3 km/l
Bolero:16 km/l
Carens
Bolero
SeatingDiffers
Carens:—
Bolero:7 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Carens:195 mm
Bolero:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Carens:216 Litres
Bolero:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Carens:—
Bolero:60 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Carens:MPV
Bolero:Compact SUV
Carens
Bolero
AirbagsDiffers
Carens:6 (standard)
Bolero:2
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Carens has a published mileage of 21.3 km/l. The Bolero has a published mileage of 16 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹2,81,690 for Carens and ₹3,75,000 for Bolero.