Kia Syros vs Mahindra Bolero (2026)
Kia Syros (₹8.42 Lakh – ₹15.82 Lakh) and Mahindra Bolero (₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Kia Syros is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Kia Syros is more efficient on paper — up to 20.8 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Syros has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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Kia Syros in short
Launched in early 2025, the Kia Syros slots between the Sonet and Seltos with boxy, EV3-inspired styling and a surprisingly premium cabin. It brings big-car features to the sub-4-metre class, including a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS and segment-first reclining-and-sliding rear seats with ventilation. A 5-star Bharat NCAP rating strengthens its case against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and its own sibling, the Sonet.
Full Syros 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Syros or Bolero?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Syros vs Bolero — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Syros — 5 stars; Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Syros or the Bolero?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Kia Syros is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 75 bhp. The Kia Syros is more efficient on paper — up to 20.8 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.