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Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Grand Vitara. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Price starts at Rs.10.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 105.67 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Grand Vitara has a N/A of 21.11N/A (base model).

Thar vs Grand Vitara

Key HighlightsMahindra TharMaruti Grand Vitara
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.10.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1462 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm105.67 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl21.11 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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Maruti Grand Vitara
Sigma MT
Rs. 10.80 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Thar specificationsGrand Vitara specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    13.31 Lakh
    12.51 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Mild Hybrid
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.1
    Boot Space (Litres)
    600 Litres
    373 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    1462 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    105.67 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Colours
    Grand Vitara Colours
    Images
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    Thar Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresGrand Vitara Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    MacPherson Strut
    Rear Suspension
    Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
    Torsion Beam
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245 / 75 R16
    215 / 60 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    Not available
    215 / 60 R17
    Turning Radius
    5.5 meters
    5.4 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/75 R16
    215/60 R17
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R17

    Exterior

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

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Thar Infotainment & CommunicationGrand Vitara Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    checkYes
    Android Auto
    No
    checkYes
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    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 40000 KMS

    Engine & Transmission

    Thar Engine & TransmissionGrand Vitara Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    1462 cc
    Engine Type
    D117 CRDe
    K15C + Mild Hybrid System
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Mild Hybrid
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    105.67 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    21.11 kmpl
    Top Speed
    155 kmph
    135 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Thar Comfort & ConvenienceGrand Vitara Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    No
    checkYes
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    -
    Driver & Co-Driver
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    checkYes
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    No information
    4
    Keyless Entry
    No
    checkYes
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    No
    Parking Sensors
    Rear
    Rear

    Safety

    Thar SafetyGrand Vitara Safety
    NCAP Rating
    4 Star (Global NCAP)
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    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
    No
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    No
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    -
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Thar Dimensions & CapacityGrand Vitara Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3985 mm
    4345 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1795 mm
    Height
    1850 mm
    1645 mm
    Wheelbase
    2450 mm
    2600 mm
    Ground Clearance
    226 mm
    210 mm
    No. of Seats
    4
    5
    No. of Doors
    3
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    4.7 Litres
    Boot Space
    600 Litres
    373 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1710 kg
    1150 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Thar Pros & ConsGrand Vitara 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
    • One of the most fuel-efficient C-Segment SUVs in its segment with 20+ kmpl claimed mileage
    • The only SUV in the segment with a proper hybrid powertrain with EV mode
    • Affordable AWD drivetrain with Suzuki AllGrip system offers good capabilities to the vehicle
    • Loaded with features such as a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 360-camera, ventilated seats, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, and more
    • The base variant offers a decent number of features such as ESP, hill-start assist, automatic climate control, all-4 power windows, dual-functional LED DRLs, projector halogen headlamp
    • Comes with a factory-fitted CNG
    • It offers a good ride quality with well-tuned suspension and good driving dynamics
    • Backed by Maruti’s vast sales and service network
    • The Grand Vitara benefits from Toyota's expertise in hybrid powertrains, as the hybrid system is sourced directly from Toyota
    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
    • Due to the hybrid battery, the boot in the hybrid variants is smaller than the regular variants
    • The use of hard plastic inside the cabin takes away the premium feel
    • The roof liner of the panoramic roof feels so flimsy
    • The three-cylinder hybrid engine makes a lot of noise when in petrol mode
    • It misses on features like electric seat adjustment, rain sensing wiper, ADAS, and more
    • The hybrid powertrain is available in two top-of-the-line variants which are a bit pricey
    • Not as engaging as the KIA Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Skoda Kushaq in terms of driving
    • The engine is tuned to give mileage which feels lethargic sometimes
    • AWD is available in a single variant with manual transmission only and with a non-hybrid engine only
    • No turbo-petrol or diesel engine on offer
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    Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Maruti Grand Vitara

    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. Grand Vitara has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

    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, Grand Vitara is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 373 Litres boot space, 210 mm ground clearance.It has 1645 mm height, 4345 mm length, 1795 mm width, and 1150 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Grand Vitara comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Thar and Maruti Grand Vitara Owner Reviews

    • Thar Review
    • Grand Vitara Review
      • S
        Sa
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        2.7
        Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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      • a
        ameen
        01 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.0
        On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
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      • Od
        Om dhore
        29 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
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      • A
        Anonymous
        30 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.3
        Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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      • Sb
        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)
      • As
        Awanish singh
        29 Days ago
        Review for Maruti Grand Vitara
        3.7
        Average car as compared to any other cars has the same features but I enjoy this car. Enjoy long trips. Average car maintenance and mileage comprehensive car and this no comments.
        Likes (5)
      • AJ
        Ashutosh Jaiswal
        3 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Grand Vitara
        5.0
        A must try and buy car. Right size and everything. Only the boot space could have been bigger. Otherwise it’s a great car with great running and mileage. Love it.
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      • M
        Merin
        3 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Grand Vitara
        4.7
        It is very comfortable and spacious for a family. It has very smooth performance, low fuel costs, and great mileage. Very good vehicle at this price. The camera and sunroof have great features. especially, the look of the car is luxurious for a low budget. I don't find any cons in this car; it's really a very comfortable car. This car has scored 8 out of 10 in a crash test, so it's the best car to buy on a low budget.
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      • VK
        Vipin Kumar
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Grand Vitara
        4.4
        There is enough of space for the user and passengers in the car thanks to its supportive and comfortable seats. Long rides are made easier and less tiring by the front seats' lumbar support and headrest adjustment.
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      • Jp
        Jitendra patidar
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Grand Vitara
        4.4
        With sufficient power for both city driving and highway cruising, the engine offers a well-balanced performance.
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      Mahindra Thar and Maruti Grand Vitara 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 Maruti Grand Vitara?
      The on-road price of Maruti Grand Vitara is Rs. 12.51 Lakh in New Delhi.