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Mahindra Thar vs KIA Syros

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or KIA Syros? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Syros. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD and KIA Syros Price starts at Rs.8.67 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTK Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDI 6 Speed Petrol. Mahindra Thar is N/A cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm power whereas KIA Syros is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 118.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model), and Syros has a mileage of 18.2 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Syros

Key HighlightsMahindra TharKIA Syros
PriceRs.9.99 LakhRs.8.67 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc998 cc
Power116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm118.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A kmpl18.2 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD car
AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD
Rs. 9.99 Lakh
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KIA Syros HTK Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDI 6 Speed Petrol car
HTK Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDI 6 Speed Petrol
Rs. 8.67 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
11.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.70 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
3.9
Boot Space (Litres)
-
465 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
118.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
Syros Images
Syros Images
Syros Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel
{245/75 R16}& Steel Rim
{195/65 R15}, Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
245/75 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
245/75 R16
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Steel Rim With Wheel Covers

Exterior

Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Outside door handles
Black
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Silver Finish
Antenna
Roof Mounted
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Manually Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Sunroof

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
12.29 Inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
-
4
AM/FM Radio
-
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 kms
3 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
Smartstream G1.OT-Gdi
No. of Cylinders
-
3
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
118.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
ARAI Certified Economy
-
18.2 kmpl
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Compression Ratio
-
10.0:1
Fuelling
CRDe
GDI

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
-
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
-
check
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Front & Rear
Glove Box Cooling
check

Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Hill Assist
-
check
Hill Descent Control
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3985 mm
3995 mm
Width
1820 mm
1805 mm
Height
1850 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
-
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
2
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 Litres
Boot Space
-
465 Litres
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • Boasts a boxy and unique exterior, making it one of the most stylish compact SUVs in its segment.
  • Loaded with advanced features like a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bose sound system, and ventilated seats, it offers great value for money.
  • Two engine options including turbocharged options ensures a variety of choices to suit performance and efficiency needs.
  • The interior materials and build quality are premium and provide a good feel.
  • Equipped with 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, and ADAS (in top variants), it ensures driver and passenger safety.
  • Big on space on the inside, the reclining and sliding rear seat offers good space
  • Big boot space of up to 465 litres
  • The base variant is equipped with a decent number of features
Cons
  • 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
  • The carmaker is not offering any naturally aspirated engine with the Syros. The availability of an NA engine can make the model more affordable.
  • The turbocharged petrol variants may not be as fuel-efficient as naturally aspirated engines.
  • Whereas the design part is unique and stylish for many, Syros’s design may look polarising to some who are inclined toward conventional aesthetics.
  • Not a driver’s car, the Syros offers decent ride quality but it is not meant for dynamism and enthusiastic driving
  • The suspension is on the softer side which can be a concern for some peopl
  • The placement of the headlamps could have been better, they are prone to get scratched easily
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and KIA Syros

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Descent Control, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock. Syros 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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Syros is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 465 Litres boot space, It has 1680 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1805 mm width, .

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Syros comes with 2WD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and KIA Syros Owner Reviews

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      harvinder singh
      03 Dec 2025
      3.5
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      hi good morning. meri Thar EV has been working well for off-roading and all and it's quite nice to drive uh especially for a long uh trips with mixed highways use and city use. but uh currently I want to sell it because I want to just use it for city use and for diesel it is not that great only for city use. so I would like to buy a EV.
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      Ashfaaq
      26 Nov 2025
      5.0
      Good car with a rugged look and excellent performance. I love it! Driving is amazing, and the infotainment system is fantastic. Super.
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      Gurjot Singh
      29 Days ago
      5.0
      Very nice car. I would highly recommend it to everyone. The sound quality is amazing, loved by Gen Z, girls, and youngsters alike. It's also a perfect family car.
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      Sachin
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice car with a great overall experience. Good quality music system, excellent performance in rough conditions, impressive mileage, and strong engine performance. Nice alloy wheels, good-quality stereo, and comfortable front seating.
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      Arunjeet Dhillon
      2 Month ago
      4.8
      This vehicle is good for both city and highway driving. It is comfortable and safe, with solid build quality. A nice family car I enjoy riding it a lot.
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