Mahindra Bolero vs Renault Kiger (2026)
Mahindra Bolero (₹8.49 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) and Renault Kiger (₹5.81 Lakh – ₹10.40 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹2.68 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero.
- The Renault Kiger is the more powerful car, with 99 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Renault Kiger is more efficient on paper — up to 20.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Renault Kiger has a published NCAP crash-test rating (4 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 →Renault Kiger in short
The Renault Kiger is the price warrior of the compact SUV class, refreshed in 2025 with a bolder face, updated cabin and six airbags. It significantly undercuts the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza while offering a willing 100 PS turbo-petrol and a 405-litre boot. A four-star Global NCAP result counters the budget-badge perception.
Full Kiger prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bolero or Kiger?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹2.68 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bolero vs Kiger — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested; Renault Kiger — 4 stars.
Should I buy the Bolero or the Kiger?
The Renault Kiger is more affordable — it starts ₹2.68 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. The Renault Kiger is the more powerful car, with 99 bhp against 75 bhp. The Renault Kiger is more efficient on paper — up to 20.5 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.