Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Mahindra Veero
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for a lower price (from ₹7 lakh) and a longer range (about 969 km a tank).
Buy the Mahindra Veero for more payload (1,550 kg), lower diesel cost (₹5.17 per km) and higher ground clearance.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
₹7.99-9.58 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,550 kg
- Mileage
- 18.4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,219/mo
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Mahindra Veero: the verdict
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.99 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, about ₹99,000 less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.67 lakh on the Mahindra Veero against ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank)
Choose the Mahindra Veero if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,550 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
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Mahindra Veero: pros and cons
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Wider 7 m turning radius
- Lower ground clearance (200 mm)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
Mahindra Veero
Pros
- 1,550 kg payload, 250 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.17 per km
- Tighter 5.1 m turning radius for city lanes
- 216 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.67 lakh)
Cons
- Smaller 40-litre tank, about 736 km a tank
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?
Mahindra Veero
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- VeeroYou’re close to the limit. The Veero leaves 400 kg spare against 150 kg on the Bolero Pik-up.
- VeeroIts tighter turning circle (5.1 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- VeeroSaves about ₹1,290 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Mahindra Veero: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh | Bolero Pik-up: ₹0.99 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,300 kg | 1,550 kg✓ better | Veero: 250 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60 | ₹5.17✓ better | Veero: ₹0.43 less |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 5.1 m✓ better | Veero: 1.9 m tighter |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 736 km | Bolero Pik-up: 233 km more |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 216 mm✓ better | Veero: 16 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better | Veero: ₹0.87 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 1 ft 8 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Veero has the bigger deck. The Veero is rated to carry 250 kg more. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
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.
Mahindra Veero
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 31 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 77 crates
- Grain
- 15.5 quintal
Deck of the 1.5 XXL SD V2 version.
The Veero 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 (6 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
163 litres · ₹5.17 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?
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
Mahindra Veero
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹14,219
- Fuel
- − ₹15,522
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,417
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,333
- You keep each month
- ₹16,310
The Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹900 more a month, or ₹10,802 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) and ₹17,000 (Veero) 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
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Veero
₹8.57 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bolero Pik-up EMI is ₹1,762 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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Mahindra Veero
Loan needed ₹6.39 L · EMI ₹14,219 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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Mahindra Veero 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
Mahindra Veero variants
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Mahindra Veero: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month✓ better | ₹14,219 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,523 cc | 1,493 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 26.7 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,300 kg | 1,550 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,950 kg | 2,999 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,599 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| Overall width | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) | 1,746 mm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Overall height | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 2,040 mm (6 ft 8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) | 2,550 mm (8 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm (8 in) | 216 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 5.1 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 17 km/l | 18.4 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60 | ₹5.17✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 57 litres | 40 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 736 km |
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh, 1,500 kg payload, 20 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 6 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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Mahindra Veero: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Mahindra Veero suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,550 kg. 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 ₹7.99 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, about ₹99,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Veero is cheaper to run: about ₹5.17 of fuel per km against ₹5.60 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹1,300 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Mahindra Veero carries more: 1,550 kg of payload against 1,300 kg, or 250 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.
About ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and ₹8.57 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, 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 736 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹12,457 a month for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and ₹14,219 for the Mahindra Veero. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up deck measures 7.5 ft × 5 ft (about 38 sq ft) and the Mahindra Veero deck 10 ft × 5.4 ft (about 54 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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