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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.9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Price starts at Rs.10.77 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma Smart Hybrid. Mahindra Thar is N/A cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model), and Grand Vitara has a mileage of 21.11 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Grand Vitara

Key HighlightsMahindra TharMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
PriceRs.9.99 LakhRs.10.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1462 cc
Power116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A kmpl21.11 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD car
Mahindra Thar
AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD
Rs. 9.99 Lakh
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Sigma Smart Hybrid car
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Sigma Smart Hybrid
Rs. 10.77 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    11.35 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    12.47 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.1
    Boot Space (Litres)
    -
    373 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    1462 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
    102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Colours
    Grand Vitara Colours
    Images
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    Grand Vitara Images
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    Exterior

    Sunroof
    Power Windows
    check
    check
    Adjustable ORVMs
    check
    check
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    -
    check
    Rear Wiper
    Rear Defogger
    -
    check
    Bootlid Opener
    check
    check
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    -
    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    Projector headlight
    -
    check
    Automatic Headlamps
    Follow Me Home Headlamps

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    MacPherson Strut
    Rear Suspension
    Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    Torsion Beam
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel
    Steel
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245/75 R16
    215/60 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    245/75 R16
    215/60 R17
    Turning Radius
    -
    5.4 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/75 R16
    215/60 R17
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R17

    Instrumentation

    Low Fuel Level Warning
    check
    check
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    -
    check
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    -
    check
    Shift Indicator
    -
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Avg fuel economy display
    -
    check

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    Android Auto
    Infotainment Screen
    Multifunction Display
    check
    check
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    -
    Gesture Control
    -
    Integrated Music System
    AM/FM Radio
    USB Compatibility
    check
    Wireless Charger
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/100000 kms
    3 Years/100000 Kms
    Extended Warranty
    Upto 5 Years
    Upto 6 Years/160000 kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    1462 cc
    Engine Type
    2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
    K15C
    No. of Cylinders
    -
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6
    5
    Power
    116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
    102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    139 Nm @ 4300 rpm
    Battery Type
    -
    Lithium Ion
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    -
    21.11 kmpl
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2
    Avg Speed display
    -
    135 kmph
    Fuelling
    CRDe
    Direct Fuel Injecion

    Comfort & Convenience

    Ventilated Seats
    -
    AC
    check
    check
    Rear AC Vents
    check
    check
    Automatic climate control
    -
    check
    Heater
    -
    check
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    check
    Cruise Control
    Start / Stop Button
    -
    check
    Power Steering
    check
    check
    Adjustable steering
    check
    check
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    check
    Leather streering wheels
    -
    Keyless Entry
    check
    check
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    Parking Sensors
    check
    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
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    check
    check
    ASR / Traction Control
    -
    check
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    Lane Departure Warning
    -
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    -
    check
    Seat Belt Warning
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    check
    Hill Assist
    -
    check
    Hill Descent Control
    check

    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
    -
    No. of Seats
    4
    5
    No. of Doors
    2
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    45 Litres
    Boot Space
    -
    373 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    -
    1140 kg
    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
    • 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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    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, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Grand Vitara has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, 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, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

    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, Grand Vitara is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 373 Litres boot space, It has 1645 mm height, 4345 mm length, 1795 mm width, and 1140 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

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

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    Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner Reviews

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        Sachin
        14 Oct 2025
        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
        09 Oct 2025
        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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        Aditya hazarika
        05 Oct 2025
        5.0
        My experience with the Mahindra Thar has been really good. It is rugged, powerful, and perfect for both city driving and off-road adventures. However, the rear seat comfort and boot space are limited.
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        Ashwani Sharma
        05 Oct 2025
        5.0
        The car is worth buying for me because of its comfort and design. I was surprised by the excellent performance of the three-door Thar. Even the base model has excellent performance.
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        Gopal bharwad
        1 Month ago
        4.5
        The Mahindra Thar 700 Special Edition is a great car—perfect for off-roading and requires very low maintenance.
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