ISUZU D-MAX vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the ISUZU D-MAX for more payload (1,380 kg), more power per tonne and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km), a lower price (from ₹7 lakh) and a longer range (about 969 km a tank).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹8-10.19 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,380 kg
- Mileage
- 14.4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,236/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
ISUZU D-MAX vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: the verdict
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹8 lakh for the ISUZU D-MAX, about ₹1 lakh less. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the ISUZU D-MAX if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,380 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- 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
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank)
ISUZU D-MAX and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: pros and cons
ISUZU D-MAX
Pros
- 1,380 kg payload, 80 kg more per trip
- Tighter 6.3 m turning radius for city lanes
- 78 HP and 176 Nm, more power for its weight
- 220 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹6.61 per km
- Smaller 55-litre tank, about 792 km a tank
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Wider 7 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (27.1 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (200 mm)
- 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?
ISUZU D-MAX
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- D-MAXYou’re close to the limit. The D-MAX leaves 230 kg spare against 150 kg on the Bolero Pik-up.
- D-MAXIts tighter turning circle (6.3 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bolero Pik-upSaves about ₹3,030 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
ISUZU D-MAX 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 | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-10.19 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹1 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,380 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg | D-MAX: 80 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.61 | ₹5.60✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹1.01 less |
| Turning radius | 6.3 m✓ better | 7 m | D-MAX: 0.7 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 31.2 HP✓ better | 27.1 HP | D-MAX: 4.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 792 km | about 969 km✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 177 km more |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm✓ better | 200 mm | D-MAX: 20 mm more |
| Overall length | 5,045 mm (16 ft 7 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 0 ft 7 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The D-MAX has the bigger deck. The D-MAX is rated to carry 80 kg more. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
ISUZU D-MAX
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 27 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 69 crates
- Grain
- 13.8 quintal
Deck of the 3095/Flat Deck version.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 26 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 65 crates
- Grain
- 13 quintal
Deck of the 3014/4WD/CBC version.
The D-MAX wins on both counts: more floor and more rated payload.
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
208 litres · ₹6.61 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?
ISUZU D-MAX
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹14,236
- Fuel
- − ₹19,833
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,417
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,333
- You keep each month
- ₹11,980
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 Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹5,230 more a month, or ₹62,755 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹17,000 (D-MAX) 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
ISUZU D-MAX
₹8.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bolero Pik-up EMI is ₹1,780 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.
ISUZU D-MAX
Loan needed ₹6.40 L · EMI ₹14,236 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.
ISUZU D-MAX 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.
ISUZU D-MAX variants
- D-MAX 1.7 Single Cab Cab-Chassis StdGet price
1,850 kg payload, Customizable body, with AC
- D-MAX 3095/Cab ChassisGet price
1,380 kg payload, Customizable body, with AC
- D-MAX 3095/Flat DeckGet price
1,180 kg payload, 8 ft deck, Deck Body
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
ISUZU D-MAX vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: full specifications
Price
| Specification | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-10.19 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.59 lakh | ₹6.54 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,236 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 2,523 cc |
| Power | 78 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 31.2 HP✓ better | 27.1 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,380 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,499 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,610 kg | 1,715 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,045 mm (16 ft 7 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) |
| Overall width | 1,860 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,790 mm (5 ft 10 in) | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,095 mm (10 ft 2 in) | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm (9 in) | 200 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 6.3 m | 7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | ISUZU D-MAX | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14.4 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.61 | ₹5.60✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 55 litres | 57 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 792 km | about 969 km✓ better |
Eicher Pro X
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹8-11 Lakh, 1,358 kg payload, 15 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.
ISUZU D-MAX vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the ISUZU D-MAX suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,380 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 ₹8 lakh for the ISUZU D-MAX, about ₹1 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up is cheaper to run: about ₹5.60 of fuel per km against ₹6.61 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹3,000 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The ISUZU D-MAX carries more: 1,380 kg of payload against 1,300 kg, or 80 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 ISUZU D-MAX, on paper: it has 31.2 HP per tonne of GVW against 27.1 HP on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 220 mm of ground clearance against 200 mm.
About ₹8.58 lakh for the ISUZU D-MAX 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 55 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 969 km a tank against 792 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹14,236 a month for the ISUZU D-MAX and ₹12,457 for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The ISUZU D-MAX deck measures 8 ft × 5.7 ft (about 45 sq ft) and the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up deck 7.5 ft × 5 ft (about 38 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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