Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the most power (129 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20.6 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.59 Lakh), the biggest boot (446 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →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
Bolero vs XUV 3XO vs Kylaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the most power (129 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20.6 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.59 Lakh), the biggest boot (446 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Bolero, XUV 3XO, Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq starts lowest at ₹7.59 Lakh, against ₹7.79 Lakh for the XUV 3XO and ₹8.49 Lakh for the Bolero (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Mahindra Bolero: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra XUV 3XO: 5 stars; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars.