Compare Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Polo

Bolero vs Thar vs Polo Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)	-
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Vinyl	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Black	Black	Painted
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	With Key	Internal	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	-	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Centre	Centre	Front
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

Bolero vs Thar vs Polo Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	14.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	18.78
  Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	mHawk75	D117 CRDe	1.0L MPI Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	75 bhp @ 3600 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	95 Nm @ 3000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.8	-	4.97
  Suspension - Front	IFS coil spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Rigid leaf spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	215 / 75 R15	245 / 75 R16	175 / 70 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	215 / 75 R15	245 / 75 R16	175 / 70 R14
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	-	295
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	45	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	4	5
  Length (mm)	3995	3985	3971
  Width (mm)	1745	1820	1682
  Height (mm)	1880	1850	1469
  Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2450	2469
  Ground Clearance (mm)	180	226	165
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1015
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3	5

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Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	4/5 114 Ratings 77 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.3 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	4 Interior	4.1 Interior	4.1 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality	4 Ride Quality