Mahindra Bolero Fuel Efficiency: Claimed vs Real

Mahindra’s popular utility vehicle, the Bolero, has a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.7kmpl. But can it deliver as much in the real world?
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In March 2020, Mahindra launched the BS6-updated version of its popular SUV, the Mahindra Bolero, with a minor facelift. The carmaker provides it in multiple variants. Mahindra has equipped the Bolero with a 1.5-litre diesel engine that makes 76kW of power and 238Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Let’s take a look at the engine specs along with claimed and actual fuel efficiency of the Bolero we tested:
Engine Displacement
1.5-litre Diesel Manual
Power
76PS
Torque
210Nm
Transmission
5-speed Manual
Claimed fuel efficiency
16.7kmpl
Tested fuel efficiency (city)
15.64kmpl
Tested fuel efficiency (highway)
17.36kmpl
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While the Bolero fell short by just a little over 1kmpl in the city, it surpassed its claimed fuel-efficiency figure by nearly 1kmpl on the highway.
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Here’s how the SUV performed in mixed driving scenarios:
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Mileage
City:Highway (50:50)
City:Highway (25:75)
City:Highway (75:25)

16.45kmpl
16.89kmpl
16.03kmpl
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If the majority of your usage is restricted to the city, expect the Bolero to deliver a mileage of around 16kmpl. For those who use their SUV mostly on wider stretches of roads, the fuel efficiency should go up by nearly 1kmpl. In case your commute is split equally between the city and highway, the Bolero’s mileage could hover around 16.5kmpl.
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It is important to note that fuel efficiency depends on a combination of driving conditions, the car’s condition as well as your driving style, so your experience may vary from ours. If you’ve never driven the Bolero - we highly recommend test driving the Bolero at your nearest Group 1 Mahindra dealership,
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