Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
Mahindra Bolero (₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Mahindra XUV 3XO has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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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 →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bolero or XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bolero vs XUV 3XO — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested; Mahindra XUV 3XO — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bolero or the XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹0.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 75 bhp. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more efficient on paper — up to 20.6 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.