Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V30
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km), a longer range (about 969 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata Intra V30 for a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
₹7-8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V30: the verdict
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.77 lakh on the Tata Intra V30 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
- 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)
Choose the Tata Intra V30 if you
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Tata Intra V30: pros and cons
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
- 200 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Wider 7 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹6.54 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
Tata Intra V30
Pros
- Tighter 5.25 m turning radius for city lanes
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.77 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 490 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (170 mm)
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?
Either will do
On your answers the two come out even. Compare on-road prices and dealer distance below.
- Intra V30Its tighter turning circle (5.25 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bolero Pik-upSaves about ₹3,600 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V30: 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 | Tata Intra V30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh | Both from about ₹7 lakh |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60✓ better | ₹6.80 | Bolero Pik-up: ₹1.20 less |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 5.25 m✓ better | Intra V30: 1.75 m tighter |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 490 km | Bolero Pik-up: 479 km more |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm✓ better | 170 mm | Bolero Pik-up: 30 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better | Intra V30: ₹0.77 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 2 ft 6 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
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
214 litres · ₹6.80 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
Tata Intra V30
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹20,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹13,610
The Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹3,600 more a month, or ₹43,200 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) and ₹15,000 (Intra V30) 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%
Tata Intra V30
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹0 a month apart.
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.
Tata Intra V30
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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Tata Intra V30 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 Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V30: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month | ₹12,457 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,523 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 80 HP✓ better | 70 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 27.3 HP |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,300 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,950 kg | 2,565 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,165 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) | 1,692 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,945 mm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) | 2,450 mm (8 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm (8 in) | 170 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 5.25 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 17 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60✓ better | ₹6.80 |
| Fuel tank | 57 litres | 35 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 490 km |
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh, 1,200 kg payload, 13 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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V30: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up, while the Tata Intra V30 suits buyers who work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. 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 ₹6.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹3,600 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
They carry about the same load, close to 1,300 kg. 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 ₹7.5 lakh for the Tata Intra V30, 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 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 969 km a tank against 490 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 ₹12,457 for the Tata Intra V30. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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