Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Dost + for more payload (1,500 kg), lower diesel cost (₹4.76 per km) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for a lower price (from ₹7 lakh), more power per tonne and a longer range (about 969 km a tank).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹7.75-8.25 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹13,792/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: the verdict
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.33 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Dost + against ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Dost + if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank)
Ashok Leyland Dost + and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Pros
- 1,500 kg payload, 200 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹4.76 per km
- Tighter 6 m turning radius for city lanes
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.33 lakh)
Cons
- Less power for its weight (25 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 40-litre tank, about 800 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (190 mm)
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- 80 HP and 220 Nm, more power for its weight
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
- 200 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Wider 7 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹6.54 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Ashok Leyland Dost +
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Dost +You’re close to the limit. The Dost + leaves 350 kg spare against 150 kg on the Bolero Pik-up.
- Dost +Its tighter turning circle (6 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Dost +Saves about ₹2,520 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹0.75 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,500 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg | Dost +: 200 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹5.60 | Dost +: ₹0.84 less |
| Turning radius | 6 m✓ better | 7 m | Dost +: 1 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP | 27.1 HP✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 2.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km | about 969 km✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 169 km more |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | 200 mm✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 10 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.33 lakh✓ better | ₹6.54 lakh | Dost +: ₹1.21 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 1 ft 11 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (5 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
150 litres · ₹4.76 per km
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Dost +
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹13,792
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,333
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,250
- You keep each month
- ₹18,145
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹16,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹17,210
The Dost + leaves you about ₹935 more a month, or ₹11,224 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹16,000 (Dost +) and ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Dost +
₹8.31 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bolero Pik-up EMI is ₹1,335 a month lower.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Loan needed ₹6.20 L · EMI ₹13,792 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Dost + and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Manual SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.33 lakh✓ better | ₹6.54 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹13,792 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 2,523 cc |
| Power | 70 HP | 80 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP | 27.1 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,500 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,805 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,715 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) |
| Overall width | 1,620 mm (5 ft 4 in) | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,930 mm (6 ft 4 in) | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (8 ft 3 in) | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7 in) | 200 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 6 m | 7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 20 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹5.60 |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres | 57 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km | about 969 km✓ better |
Tata Intra V30
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7-8 Lakh, 1,300 kg payload, 14 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 5 Nov 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Dost + suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg, while the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Dost + is cheaper to run: about ₹4.76 of fuel per km against ₹5.60 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹2,500 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Dost + carries more: 1,500 kg of payload against 1,300 kg, or 200 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, on paper: it has 27.1 HP per tonne of GVW against 25 HP on the Ashok Leyland Dost +, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 200 mm of ground clearance against 190 mm.
About ₹8.31 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost + and ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: 57 litres against 40 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 969 km a tank against 800 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹13,792 a month for the Ashok Leyland Dost + and ₹12,457 for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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