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Bolero vs XUV 3XO

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

Mahindra

Bolero

Bolero
Price Range

₹8.57 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

16 km/l

Diesel • 4 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

XUV 3XO
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹7.79 lakh – ₹15.04 lakh

Mileage

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

Petrol / Diesel / CNG • 31 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“XUV 3XO takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption, punchy performance. While Bolero remains a capable contender, XUV 3XO 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
Bolero

Not published

2

XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Bolero

76 PS

210 Nm

XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:XUV 3XO
Bolero

16 km/l

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

XUV 3XO Standout

17.96 - 21.2 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.

Mahindra

Bolero

Listed items₹3,75,000
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,000
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

Listed items₹3,06,435
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,06,435
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹77,600(XUV 3XO lower)

B6

1493 cc • Manual • 16 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹9.37 lakh

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Bolero
XUV 3XO
Engine TypeDiffers
Bolero:1493 cc
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Bolero:76 PS
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Bolero:210 Nm
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Bolero:Manual
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Bolero:Diesel
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Bolero:16 km/l
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Bolero
XUV 3XO
SeatingDiffers
Bolero:7 seats
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Bolero:—
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Bolero:60 litres
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Bolero:Compact SUV
XUV 3XO:SUV
Bolero
XUV 3XO
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Bolero:—
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Bolero:2
XUV 3XO:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The XUV 3XO has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Bolero is not published.
The Bolero has a published mileage of 16 km/l. The XUV 3XO has a published mileage of 17.96 - 21.2 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,75,000 for Bolero and ₹3,06,435 for XUV 3XO.