Mahindra Bolero vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Mahindra Bolero (₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 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 (August 2026).
- The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero.
- The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Skoda Kylaq is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Skoda Kylaq has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Mahindra Bolero | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L mHawk75 diesel | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 75 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Fuel options | Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 16 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 |
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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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bolero or Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. (Ex-showroom prices, August 2026.)
Bolero vs Kylaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested; Skoda Kylaq — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bolero or the Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Bolero. The Skoda Kylaq is the more powerful car, with 114 bhp against 75 bhp. The Skoda Kylaq is more efficient on paper — up to 19.7 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.