Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Bolero vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the lowest starting price (₹8.00 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Mahindra Bolero | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.65 Lakh | ₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L mHawk75 diesel | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 118 bhp | 75 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–24 kmpl | 16 kmpl (claimed) | 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Seating | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Boot space | 375 L | — | 446 L |
Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Mahindra Bolero in short
The Bolero is Mahindra's evergreen workhorse, a ladder-frame 7-seater that has ruled rural and semi-urban India for over two decades. It sells on toughness, cheap maintenance and a vast service network rather than features or refinement. There is no direct rival at its price; buyers cross-shop it with the Bolero Neo and used Scorpios.
Full Bolero prices & variants →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue vs Bolero vs Kylaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the lowest starting price (₹8.00 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Venue, Bolero, Kylaq?
The Hyundai Venue starts lowest at ₹8.00 Lakh, against ₹8.00 Lakh for the Kylaq and ₹9.80 Lakh for the Bolero (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Mahindra Bolero: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars.