Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Yodha Single Cab
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for more payload (1,300 kg), lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km) and a longer range (about 969 km a tank).
Buy the Tata Yodha Single Cab for more power per tonne, higher ground clearance and 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
₹7.01-11.03 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,200 kg
- Mileage
- 13 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,475/mo
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: the verdict
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up against ₹7.52 lakh on the Tata Yodha Single Cab. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,300 kg
- 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 Yodha Single Cab if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Tata Yodha Single Cab: pros and cons
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- 1,300 kg payload, 100 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹6.54 lakh)
Cons
- 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
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Pros
- Tighter 6.25 m turning radius for city lanes
- 98 HP and 250 Nm, more power for its weight
- 210 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,200 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹7.32 per km
- Smaller 45-litre tank, about 585 km a tank
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹7.52 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹11.03 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?
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Bolero Pik-upYou’re close to the limit. The Bolero Pik-up leaves 200 kg spare against 100 kg on the Yodha Single Cab.
- Yodha Single CabIts tighter turning circle (6.25 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bolero Pik-upSaves about ₹5,160 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: 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 Yodha Single Cab | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh | Both from about ₹7 lakh |
| Payload | 1,300 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg | Bolero Pik-up: 100 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60✓ better | ₹7.32 | Bolero Pik-up: ₹1.72 less |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 6.25 m✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 0.75 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 6.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 585 km | Bolero Pik-up: 384 km more |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 210 mm✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 10 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh | Bolero Pik-up: ₹0.98 lakh less |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Yodha Single Cab has the bigger deck. The Bolero Pik-up is rated to carry 100 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.
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 24 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 60 crates
- Grain
- 12 quintal
Deck of the 31501200 version.
Heavy goods hit the weight limit first, so the Bolero Pik-up carries more. Light, bulky goods fill the floor first, so the Yodha Single Cab’s extra 13 sq ft or so helps.
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
231 litres · ₹7.32 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 Yodha Single Cab
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,475
- Fuel
- − ₹21,969
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹12,023
The Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹5,187 more a month, or ₹62,244 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) and ₹15,000 (Yodha Single Cab) 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 Yodha Single Cab
₹7.51 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹18 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 Yodha Single Cab
Loan needed ₹5.61 L · EMI ₹12,475 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 Yodha Single Cab 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
Tata Yodha Single Cab variants
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1200Get price
1,200 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1500Get price
1,500 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1700Get price
1,700 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month | ₹12,475 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,523 cc | 2,200 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 98 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | GBS-76-5/4.49, Mark-1, Synchromesh on all gears Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,300 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,950 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 5,350 mm (17 ft 7 in) |
| Overall width | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) | 1,860 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,810 mm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) | 3,150 mm (10 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm (8 in) | 210 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 6.25 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 17 km/l | 13 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60✓ better | ₹7.32 |
| Fuel tank | 57 litres | 45 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 585 km |
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 13 Oct 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 Yodha Single Cab: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,300 kg, while the Tata Yodha Single Cab suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded. 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 ₹7.32 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹5,200 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up carries more: 1,300 kg of payload against 1,200 kg, or 100 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 Tata Yodha Single Cab, on paper: it has 33.2 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 210 mm of ground clearance against 200 mm.
About ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and ₹7.51 lakh for the Tata Yodha Single Cab, 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 45 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 969 km a tank against 585 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 ₹12,475 for the Tata Yodha Single Cab. 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 Tata Yodha Single Cab deck 8.7 ft × 5.9 ft (about 51 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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