Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Mahindra Bolero Neo (₹9.90 Lakh – ₹12.20 Lakh) and Skoda Kylaq (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo.
- The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 100 bhp.
- The Skoda Kylaq is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 17.3 kmpl.
- Only the Skoda Kylaq has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Mahindra Bolero Neo | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.90 Lakh – ₹12.20 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L mHawk100 diesel | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 100 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Fuel options | Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.3 kmpl (claimed) | 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 2 | 6 |
| Boot space | — | 446 L |
Mahindra Bolero Neo in short
The Bolero Neo is the modernised take on the Bolero formula, built on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis derived from the TUV300. It pairs the tough-SUV appeal and 7-seat practicality of its elder sibling with a more powerful 100 bhp diesel and a marginally better-equipped cabin. It sits in a niche of its own, competing partly with sub-4m monocoque SUVs like the Tata Nexon diesel on price.
Full Bolero Neoprices & 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 Kylaqprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bolero Neo or Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Bolero Neo vs Kylaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero Neo — not yet tested; Skoda Kylaq — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bolero Neo or the Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero Neo. The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 100 bhp. The Skoda Kylaq is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 17.3 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.