Is the Hyundai Venue or the Mahindra Bolero Neo better value?

On the equipment we can put a price on, the Hyundai Venue leads at 1 of the 2 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.

What is the closest Mahindra Bolero Neo to the Hyundai Venue HX5 1.5 Diesel MT?

The Mahindra Bolero Neo N11 1.5 Diesel MT at ₹10,39,000, against ₹10,99,600 — a difference of ₹60,600 ex-showroom.

Does this account for how the cars drive?

No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Not which car is better — which one hands you more equipment for the same money. We line up the two variant ranges at 2 matching price points and price what you get on each.

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On tracked equipment

The Hyundai Venue leads at 1 of 2 price points

1 of the 2 are too close to call — the gap there is smaller than a single item on the two lists.

Hyundai

Hyundai Venue

1of 2

₹8.00 L – ₹15.65 L

Venue prices & variants

Mahindra

Mahindra Bolero Neo

0of 2

₹9.06 L – ₹10.39 L

Bolero Neo prices & variants

Photographs: Hyundai and Mahindra. Each shows the car, not the trim it is compared at — the points below say which trims these are.

That counts equipment we can put a rupee value on, at prices within ₹80,000 of each other. It is one input into the decision and not the whole of it — read the caveat below before treating it as a verdict.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026

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What this comparison cannot tell you

Nothing about how they drive. Ride, refinement, steering, seat comfort, visibility, boot practicality — none of it is here, and any of it might matter more to you than a longer feature list.
Nothing about size or engine. A matched price can put a larger car's entry trim against a smaller car's top trim. Cabin space, boot, ground clearance and how much engine you get are not in these totals.
Nothing about ownership. Service network reach, running costs, reliability record and resale value are real money and are not counted.
Only equipment we track. Our list is incomplete, and thinnest at the bottom of a range where trims differ on many small items. Either car may be better equipped than this page suggests.
A feature you don't want is worth nothing to you. The totals assume you want everything. Read the lists, not just the numbers.

How every valuation is set, and where the method is weakest, is on the methodology page.

Point by point

At the same money, what changes

Around ₹10 lakh · Diesel manual

₹5,298 apart

Too close to call. The ₹15,640 between them is less than the 6 Airbags Standard alone (₹27,600), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Hyundai Venue is ₹5,298 cheaper and makes 15 bhp more. Hyundai Venue variants explained or Mahindra Bolero Neo variants explained.

Hyundai

HX2 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹9,94,600

Equipment we price

₹1,06,720

Has, that the other doesn't

6 Airbags Standard₹27,600
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹13,800
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹14,720
Rear AC Vents₹6,440
Wireless Android Auto₹2,760

Mahindra

N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT

99 bhp · 260 Nm

₹9,99,898

Equipment we price

₹91,080

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer₹7,360
Cruise Control₹9,200
15-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹17,480
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat₹3,680
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,680
Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)₹4,600
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Around ₹10 lakh · Diesel manual

₹60,600 apart

The Hyundai Venue costs ₹60,600 more and carries ₹68,080 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Hyundai Venue makes 15 bhp more. Hyundai Venue variants explained or Mahindra Bolero Neo variants explained.

Hyundai

HX5 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹10,99,600

Equipment we price

₹1,75,720

Has, that the other doesn't

6 Airbags Standard₹27,600
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹13,800
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,980
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹32,200
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹14,720
Rear AC Vents₹6,440
Auto-Folding ORVMs₹5,520
Wireless Android Auto₹2,760

Mahindra

N11 1.5 Diesel MT

99 bhp · 260 Nm

₹10,39,000

Equipment we price

₹1,07,640

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,760
16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹23,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,680
Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)₹4,600
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Common questions

Is the Hyundai Venue or the Mahindra Bolero Neo better value?: On the equipment we can put a price on, the Hyundai Venue leads at 1 of the 2 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.
What is the closest Mahindra Bolero Neo to the Hyundai Venue HX5 1.5 Diesel MT?: The Mahindra Bolero Neo N11 1.5 Diesel MT at ₹10,39,000, against ₹10,99,600 — a difference of ₹60,600 ex-showroom.
Does this account for how the cars drive?: No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

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