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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Hyundai Kona Electric or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Kona Electric and Thar. Hyundai Kona Electric Price starts at Rs.23.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel . Hyundai Kona Electric can generate 134.10 Bhp power whereas Mahindra Thar is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of range, Kona Electric provides a range of 452 km/charge (base model), and Thar has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

Kona Electric vs Thar

Key HighlightsHyundai Kona ElectricMahindra Thar
PriceRs.23.84 LakhRs.11.25 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1497 cc
Power134.10 Bhp130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range452 km/charge15 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Kona Electric specificationsThar specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
25.18 Lakh
13.31 Lakh
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
User Rating
4.6
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
332 Litres
600 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
-
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
134.10 Bhp
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Kona Electric Brakes, Suspension & TyresThar Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Type
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyre Size
215/55 R17
245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not available
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
215/55 R17
245/75 R16
Wheels Size
R17
R16

Exterior

Kona Electric ExteriorThar Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
Optional
Rear Wiper
checkYes
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
checkYes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
checkYes
No
Projector headlight
No
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Kona Electric InstrumentationThar Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
No
No
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Kona Electric Infotainment & CommunicationThar Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
6
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
checkYes
-
Basic Warranty
Upto 5 Year Standard
2 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 Years
-

Engine & Transmission

Kona Electric Engine & TransmissionThar Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
-
1497 cc
Engine Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
D117 CRDe
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
4
No. of valves per cylinder
Electric Type
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
Not App
6 Gears
Power
134.10 Bhp
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
395 Nm
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Battery Capacity
39.2 kwh
-
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
-
Charging Time
6 Hrs 10 Min
-
Fast Charging
checkYes
No
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD

Comfort & Convenience

Kona Electric Comfort & ConvenienceThar Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic climate control
checkYes
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
-
Cruise Control
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
checkYes
No
Drive Modes
4
No information
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
-
Parking Assist
checkYes
checkYes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear

Safety

Kona Electric SafetyThar Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
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Dimensions & Capacity

Kona Electric Dimensions & CapacityThar Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4180 mm
3985 mm
Width
1800 mm
1820 mm
Height
1570 mm
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
172 mm
226 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
5
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
6 Litres
Boot Space
332 Litres
600 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1710 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Kona Electric Pros & ConsThar Pros & Cons
Pros
  • An ample claimed range of 450+ km and in real it would return about 350+ km
  • Great interiors with modern technology.
  • It has a futuristic design language.
  • Performance from the motors is punchy.
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
Cons
  • It lacks rear seat space.
  • The cabin is not wide enough for 3 passengers at the rear.
  • Prices are a bit on the expensive side.
  • Not much space in the rear
  • Overpriced
  • Overpriced as a package
  • The interior is not well designed
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
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Detailed Comparison of Hyundai Kona Electric and Mahindra Thar

Safety

Kona Electric comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Thar has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Kona Electric has doors and seats. It is an with 332 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 172 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1570 mm high and 4180 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Thar is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 600 Litres boot space, 226 mm ground clearance.It has 1850 mm height, 3985 mm length, 1820 mm width, and 1710 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Hyundai Kona Electric comes with FWD and Not App Automatic transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Hyundai Kona Electric and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

  • Kona Electric Review
  • Thar Review
    • KR
      Kildip Raina
      10 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
      Very nice shape and features of car. Look is also very amazing.
      Likes (1)
    • 1 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      3.5
      Colour is so attractive with good safety features but rear seat space less
      Likes (1)
    • BS
      Birinder S Sidhu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
      I've driven it for 3 years now. Zero cost of maintenance and excellent performance. But it's now time for Hyundai to upgrade and offer some more models. After 3 years of introducing the Kona, just changing the colour scheme is all bull crap. Get serious Hyundai.
      Likes (9)
    • KD
      Kerai Devji
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      3.8
      The Hyundai Kona Electric is a car and a landmark moment that paves the way for every electric car that follows.
      Likes (6)
    • R
      Raj
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
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      Likes (3)
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      Sayan bhowmik
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      Sharath
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      It's amazing car in these years it's so comfortable and stylish good looking everything it's good that's y I choose that one and more than it's look I'm fan to that car.
      Likes (2)
    • MM
      Md Mohafiz
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      3.0
      Great and good looking and good built, looks are amazing and rest matter once.
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    • PD
      PMani Deepak
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Royal feel on this car, I loved so much and my dream of the Lifetime car for me and off-road and on road King of SUV's thar I loved so much.
      Likes (1)
    • L
      Lohith
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      I didn't drive the car but it's my dream car, so I am thinking to own the car I want enjoy with this base model.
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    Hyundai Kona Electric and Mahindra Thar FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Hyundai Kona Electric?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Kona Electric is Rs. 25.18 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.