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Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Mahindra Scorpio Classic? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Scorpio Classic. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S 7-Str. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Mahindra Scorpio Classic is a 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Scorpio Classic has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Scorpio Classic

Key HighlightsMahindra TharMahindra Scorpio Classic
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.13.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc2184 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl15 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel car
Mahindra Thar
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S 7-Str car
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
S 7-Str
Rs. 13.59 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Thar specificationsScorpio Classic specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    13.31 Lakh
    16.16 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Diesel
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    600 Litres
    460 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    2184 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Colours
    Scorpio Classic Colours
    Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresScorpio Classic Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
    Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Ventilated Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245 / 75 R16
    235 / 65 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    Not available
    235/65 R17
    Turning Radius
    5.5 meters
    5.4 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/75 R16
    235/65 R17
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R17

    Exterior

    Thar ExteriorScorpio Classic Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front & Rear
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    Externally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    Optional
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    checkYes
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    Internal
    Internal
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    checkYes
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Thar Infotainment & CommunicationScorpio Classic Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    No
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 100000 KMS
    2 years or 75000 kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Thar Engine & TransmissionScorpio Classic Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    2184 cc
    Engine Type
    D117 CRDe
    2.2 L mHawk
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    No
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Diesel
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    RWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    15 kmpl
    Top Speed
    155 kmph
    165 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Thar Comfort & ConvenienceScorpio Classic Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    -
    Co-Driver Only
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    No
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    No information
    3
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    No

    Safety

    Thar SafetyScorpio Classic Safety
    NCAP Rating
    4 Star (Global NCAP)
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    No
    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
    No
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    checkYes
    No
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    No
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    No
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    No
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    checkYes
    No
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    No
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Thar Dimensions & CapacityScorpio Classic Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3985 mm
    4456 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1820 mm
    Height
    1850 mm
    1995 mm
    Wheelbase
    2450 mm
    2680 mm
    Ground Clearance
    226 mm
    209 mm
    No. of Seats
    4
    7
    No. of Doors
    3
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    60 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    6 Litres
    Boot Space
    600 Litres
    460 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1710 kg
    1950 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Thar Pros & ConsScorpio Classic 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
    • Rugged stance and bulky build gives it a solid road presence
    • Ladder on frame chassis gives it ability to handle rural roads and hard terrains with ease
    • One of the most affordable 7-seater SUV available in the Indian market
    • Multiple seating options offers better practicality
    • The ride quality is now improved with updated suspension setup
    • The driveability has been improved with cable-operated manual transmission
    • More refined as compared to the previous generation
    • 14% More fuel efficient than the previous generation Scorpio
    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
    • No value for money on offer only S & S11 variants are available
    • The base S variant misses on most of the features such as rear wiper, wheel covers, remote central locking and more
    • The S11 variant fails to justify the premium price tag as it misses on features such as Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, electrically folding ORVMs and more
    • Only a single diesel engine is available
    • No 4X4 hardware and automatic transmission on offer
    • The pricing overlaps with the Scorpio N SUV
    • Third row feels cramped, the space management inside the cabin could’ve been better
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    Safety

    Thar 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Door Ajar Warning. Scorpio Classic has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

    Body

    Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres 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 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Scorpio Classic is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 460 Litres boot space, 209 mm ground clearance.It has 1995 mm height, 4456 mm length, 1820 mm width, and 1950 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Scorpio Classic comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Scorpio Classic Owner Reviews

    • Thar Review
    • Scorpio Classic Review
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        Sa
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        2.7
        Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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        ameen
        01 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.0
        On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
        Likes (1)
      • Od
        Om dhore
        28 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.7
        Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
        Likes (1)
      • A
        Anonymous
        29 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.3
        Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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        Sayan bhowmik
        2 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 (4)
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        Anupam
        31 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        5.0
        Best look. SUV speed is also good. Interior is great. Driving is comfortable, specially manually gear system. comfort is good accordance to the SUV. Love this car.
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        bhatt
        30 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        5.0
        Very fantastic car ever i had, Very good seat comfort given by company and have a great suspension which gives us nice driving experience, a fantastic touch screen led control to play music.
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        Raj Kamal
        29 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.7
        Performance is excellent, and comfortable also I recommend best off road SUV in 4×2, milage is also good enough and features must be better. Overall experience is excellent thank you Mahindra.
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      • R
        Rudramani
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.4
        It comes equipped with various safety features, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, panic brake indication, engine immobilizer, speed alert, and seat belt reminder. These features are designed to enhance the safety of the vehicle and its passengers.
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        Prasad pottalla
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.4
        The car offers commendable value for money, particularly for individuals who prioritize rugged performance and off-road capabilities.
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      Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Scorpio Classic FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic is Rs. 16.16 Lakh in New Delhi.