Kia Syros vs Mahindra Bolero: which should you buy?
The Kia Syros and the Mahindra Bolero cost much the same to get into, at ₹8.42L and ₹8.49L ex-showroom Delhi.
They run together up to ₹9.99L, where the Bolero tops out. Past that only the Syros has anything left to sell you, up to ₹15.82L.
Only one of them takes the whole party: the Bolero seats 7, the Syros 5.
Fuel is a real difference here: the Syros comes in petrol and diesel, the Bolero in diesel.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹9.99L to both showrooms and you come out with the Syros HTK (EX) at ₹9.82L or the Bolero B8 at ₹9.99L, the Syros leaving ₹0.17L of that in your pocket.
Our take
Keep the ₹0.17L: the Bolero B8 only adds small touches like leatherette upholstery, rear wiper & washer and rear defogger. Nothing there changes the car.
- Only the Mahindra Bolero seats 7, worth knowing if you need the space
- The Syros HTK (EX) is the strongest of the two at 120 PS
- Also on the Bolero B8: leatherette upholstery, and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Bolero B8, you give up airbags (6 against 2), electronic stability control and tyre pressure monitor, which the Syros HTK (EX) keeps
- Choose the Kia Syros HTK (EX) if
- You would rather keep the ₹0.17L than pay for kit you will not miss
- Choose the Mahindra Bolero B8 if
- You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comforts
Syros vs Bolero, on paper
| Kia Syros | Mahindra Bolero | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | ₹8.42L to ₹15.82L | ₹8.49L to ₹9.99L |
| Variants | 17 | 4 |
| Body type | Compact SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Fuels | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹11.96L | - |
| Boot | 465 litres | - |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 60 litres |
| Turning radius | - | 5.8 m |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years or 1,00,000 km |
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
Syros vs Bolero: the questions people ask
- Is the Kia Syros or the Mahindra Bolero cheaper?
- Neither, to speak of. The Syros starts at ₹8.42L and the Bolero at ₹8.49L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
- Kia Syros vs Mahindra Bolero: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹9.99L it is the Syros HTK (EX) against the Bolero B8. Keep the ₹0.17L: the Bolero B8 only adds small touches like leatherette upholstery, rear wiper & washer and rear defogger. Nothing there changes the car.
- Which is more practical, the Kia Syros or the Mahindra Bolero?
- On the figures the makers publish, the Bolero seats 7 against the Syros's 5. Everything else about living with them, from boot shape to how the back seat actually feels, is a test drive question rather than a spec sheet one.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Kia Syros or the Mahindra Bolero?
- Only the Syros offers one, from ₹11.96L ex-showroom Delhi. The Bolero is sold with a manual gearbox only, so if you want two pedals the choice is made for you.
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.