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Mahindra Thar vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Nexon. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Nexon

Key HighlightsMahindra TharTata Nexon
PriceRs.11.50 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT car
AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT
Rs. 11.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.61 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
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Thar Images
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Nexon Images
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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Independent&Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/75 R16
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
245/75 R16
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
7 inches
10.24 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
Speakers
4
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AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.78 kwh
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Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Safety

NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
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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
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3985 mm
3995 mm
Width
1820 mm
1804 mm
Height
1850 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1295 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
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
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
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon

Safety

Thar comes loaded with Overspeed Warning, 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, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Nexon 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, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, 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, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1295 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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    • HA
      Harsh Awana
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good car and a very good road presence which I like the most. I like this car more than any other car in 15 lakhs budget I really recommend this car.
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      RADHEY
      4 Month ago
      4.7
      My dream drive. My on road behind on wheels. Robust engorging feels lie boss of roads. Easy on road green plus also off road. Drive to your heart beat. Fearlessly and effortlessly.
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      Vivek singh
      7 Month ago
      4.7
      This is car very dangerous look and Mahindra company is best company so my choice Mahindra Thar, and I hope Mahindra Thar my luckiest car in my life and future.
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      Pawandeep Singh
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      Top model fully modified interior and in petrol engine with automatic transmission also good music sound quality it gives me average of fuel 16 on highway with 95 km/h speed
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      Vinod
      10 Month ago
      4.3
      Excellent and sturdy performance. It is nice to drive with confidence on the road. For a daily ride and for small families, it's very comfortable and affordable. Nice experience with servings.
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