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Mahindra XUV 300 vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV 300 or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV 300 and Thar. Mahindra XUV 300 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for W2 5 Seater Petrol MT and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD. Mahindra XUV 300 is 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Mahindra Thar is a N/A cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV 300 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Thar has a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model).

XUV 300 vs Thar

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV300Mahindra Thar
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.9.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1497 cc
Power108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmplN/A kmpl
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Mahindra XUV300 W2 5 Seater Petrol MT car
W2 5 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Mahindra Thar AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD car
AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD
Rs. 9.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
N/A
11.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Colors
Images
XUV 300 Images
XUV 300 Images
XUV 300 Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
Steel
{245/75 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
205/65 R16
245/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/65 R16
245/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
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Wheels Size
R16
R16
Wheels Type
-
Steel Rims

Exterior

Power Windows
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Front Only
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
-
Daytime Running Lights
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Outside door handles
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Black
Bumpers
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Body Coloured
Antenna
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Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
-
Bonnet
-
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
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Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate
-
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
-
Body Coloured

Instrumentation

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

Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
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Android Auto and Apple Carplay
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Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.2 Turbo
2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
No. of Cylinders
3
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No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Torque
200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
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Top Speed
175 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
-
check
Automatic climate control
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Heater
check
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Leather streering wheels
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Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Parking Assist
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Parking Sensors
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Rear Only

Safety

Airbags
2
2
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
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Hill Assist
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Hill Descent Control
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check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
3985 mm
Width
1821 mm
1820 mm
Height
1627 mm
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
226 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
5
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Loaded with a plethora of amenities such as dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, automatic headlamps and wipers, and more
  • The SUV comes with a range of engine options including petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol variants.
  • It offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with practical storage solutions
  • The XUV300 delivers excellent handling and responsive steering for enhanced maneuverability
  • Equipped with advanced safety features like six airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and more, earning a prestigious 5-Star GNCAP safety rating
  • It boasts refined and economical engines, whether it's the diesel or petrol model
  • It offers ample cabin space for up to five adults
  • 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
Cons
  • It has one of the smallest boot spaces in its segment
  • The fancier features are mostly found in the highest-spec models
  • The turbo-petrol versions cost more and only come with a manual transmission
  • Inside, the SUV has lots of features, but the design might seem a bit old-fashioned
  • The petrol and turbo-petrol engines aren't as fuel-efficient as some other cars in the class
  • It doesn't have rear AC vents, unlike some of its rivals
  • The rear legroom is not as great as some of its rivals
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra XUV300 and Mahindra Thar

Safety

XUV 300 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Thar has 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.

Body

XUV 300 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 42 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1821 mm wide, 1627 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Thar is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 226 mm ground clearance.It has 1850 mm height, 3985 mm length, 1820 mm width, .

Transmission

Mahindra XUV 300 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV300 and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

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    • DC
      Dikshit Chauhan
      16 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This is a very nice car with a lot of energy. The turbo engine delivers 330 Nm of torque and 130 BHP of power, making the drive strong and enjoyable. It has almost all the features required to make a good SUV, offering a great balance of performance, comfort, and practicality.
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      Prasad Kasalagere
      16 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This is truly a good car. It handles well on highways and delivers very good mileage. I don’t want to sell it, but I need to switch to an automatic car. Overall, the 300 is a reliable and enjoyable vehicle.
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      Manish Sharma
      07 Dec 2025
      5.0
      Mahindra is a very good company, and I truly love my Mahindra vehicle. I am very happy to own this model, as it offers great quality and reliability. In the future, I definitely plan to purchase another Mahindra, especially an XUV or Scorpio. Mahindra is a brand I trust and appreciate.
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      Advocate S
      04 Dec 2025
      5.0
      It is a very good car with strong safety features and great overall performance. The pickup is impressive, and it performs well from a safety point of view. The cabin is spacious, and the seats are comfortable, making it an excellent choice for both daily use and long journeys.
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      Parth
      30 Nov 2025
      5.0
      I have been driving this for 2.5 years, and it has been an awesome experience so far. I would recommend this variant at this price if you love a good driving experience and value safety.
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