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Mahindra Thar vs Nissan Kicks

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Nissan Kicks? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Kicks. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Nissan Kicks Price starts at Rs.9.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for XL Petrol. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Nissan Kicks is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Kicks has a mileage of 14.23 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Kicks

Key HighlightsMahindra TharNissan Kicks
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.9.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl14.23 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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Nissan Kicks XL Petrol car
XL Petrol
Rs. 9.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsKicks specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
10.63 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
400 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresKicks Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Mc Pherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
215/60 R17
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
-
Wheels Size
R16
R17

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationKicks Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
checkYes
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
-
Integrated Music System
No
-
Speakers
No
-
AM/FM Radio
No
-
USB Compatibility
No
-
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
2 Years / 50000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionKicks Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.5 L HR15 Petrol& 1498 cc& 4 Cylinders Inline& 4 Valves/Cylinder& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
In-line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Speed
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.96 kwh
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
RWD
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
14.23 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
165 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceKicks Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Automatic climate control
No
-
Heater
checkYes
-
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
-
Drive Modes
No information
NA
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Parking Assist
checkYes
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
-
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
No
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

Thar SafetyKicks Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
-
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
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
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Hill Assist
checkYes
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityKicks Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3985 mm
4384 mm
Width
1820 mm
1813 mm
Height
1850 mm
1651 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2673 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
210 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4.3 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
400 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1164 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsKicks 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
  • Solid build quality on offer
  • Low sticker price as compared to all other rivals
  • Great ride, feels composed at high speeds
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 diesel on offer
  • Tight on space as compared to Creta / Vitara
  • Missing features - no sunroof for example
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Nissan Kicks

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. Kicks has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, Kicks is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 400 Litres boot space, 210 mm ground clearance.It has 1651 mm height, 4384 mm length, 1813 mm width, and 1164 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Kicks comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 5 Speed Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Nissan Kicks Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • Kicks 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.
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      Om dhore
      29 Mar 2024
      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
      28 Mar 2024
      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)
    • DS
      Dimple Sharma
      9 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      4.7
      Driving experience is good. Looks and performance is also good.
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    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      11 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      4.3
      Nice car in SUV segment. Best part is, it comes with both petrol and diesel fuel type. Very comfortable to drive.
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    • HN
      Himanshu Nagpal
      12 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      4.7
      Affordable SUV , better than Cretan Kia in terms of size and power.
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      Sudip
      12 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      3.7
      Interiors of high quality and feel extremely premium and nicely put together. Right combination of colour and materials that make look and feel very welcoming. Touch screen infotainment system which chiselled beautifully.
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      Hrishikesh
      12 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      3.7
      Plenty of features make innovative and convenient. Different modes of camera views depending on the situation . Makes parking even in the tightest of spots an easy affair. Dashboard quite a bit making the cabin feel roomier.
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    Mahindra Thar and Nissan Kicks 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 Nissan Kicks?
    The on-road price of Nissan Kicks is Rs. 10.63 Lakh in New Delhi.