Mahindra Bolero vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026)
Mahindra Bolero (₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Brezza (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.71 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.09 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero.
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the more powerful car, with 100 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more efficient on paper — up to 22.1 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 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 →Maruti Suzuki Brezza in short
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Full Brezza prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bolero or Brezza?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.09 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bolero vs Brezza — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Brezza — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bolero or the Brezza?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more affordable — it starts ₹1.09 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the more powerful car, with 100 bhp against 75 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is more efficient on paper — up to 22.1 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.