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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Wagon R and Thar. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Price starts at Rs.5.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Tour H3 and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Mahindra Thar is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Wagon R provides a mileage of 25.22 kmpl (base model), and Thar has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

Wagon R vs Thar

Key HighlightsMaruti Suzuki Wagon RMahindra Thar
PriceRs.5.75 LakhRs.11.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity998 cc1497 cc
Power65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range25.22 kmpl15 kmpl
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Tour H3 car
Tour H3
Rs. 5.75 Lakh
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT car
AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
6.29 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.61 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
341 Litres
600 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
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Thar Images
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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
155/80 R13
245/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
155/80 R13
245/75 R16
Turning Radius
4.7 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
155/80 R13
245/75 R16
Wheels Size
R13
R16

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years/40000 kms
3 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/160000 kms
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
998 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
K10C
D117 CRDe
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
6
Power
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
89.0 Nm @ 3500 rpm
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.78 kwh
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
25.22 kmpl
15 kmpl
Top Speed
152 kmph
155 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
-
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
check
check
Adjustable steering
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check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Parking Assist
check
Parking Sensors
check
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
1 Star (Global NCAP)
4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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
Hill Assist
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3655 mm
3985 mm
Width
1620 mm
1820 mm
Height
1675 mm
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
226 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
5
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.8 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
341 Litres
600 Litres
Kerb Weight
810 kg
1710 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comes with steering-mounted controls for more comfort.
  • The room inside the cabin is still first class.
  • The fit-finish quality of the cabin is decent.
  • The seats offer great comfort.
  • Has excellent fuel efficiency in CNG mode.
  • The AMT version is slick to operate and provides ease of driving in city traffic.
  • 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
  • The boot space is negligible in the CNG variant.
  • Non-adjustable headrests can hamper the comfort of the cabin.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved.
  • AMT variants are a bit on the expensive side.
  • 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 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Mahindra Thar

Safety

Wagon R comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Thar has 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.

Body

Wagon R has doors and seats. It is an with 341 Litres boot space, 32 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1620 mm wide, 1675 mm high and 3655 mm long. It has 810 kg kerb weight and 2435 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Thar is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 600 Litres boot space, 226 mm ground clearance.It has 1850 mm height, 3985 mm length, 1820 mm width, and 1710 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

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    • GD
      Gaurav Dudeja
      15 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Very good will recomend this vehicle to family and friends and also the features are best in its class.Good amount of safety also provided in this vehicle which iv very important.
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      Rudransh Joshi
      14 Sep 2025
      4.1
      The performance of my car is satisfactory for its price. Its fuel consumption (mileage) is also adequate, and the maintenance cost is reasonable.
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      Sikander Pareek
      13 Sep 2025
      3.7
      Car is good and specially space is good due to which I bought car so it is a good car for a four members family under 7 lakhs it it according to price.
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      Sumant Kumar
      11 Sep 2025
      5.0
      The mileage is excellent, and the driving experience is incredibly smooth. The body is strong, and it’s very comfortable for long drives. This is truly one of the best cars for families. The air conditioner works perfectly, and the interior design is also impressive. A complete package
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    • AS
      Anil Swain
      10 Sep 2025
      4.9
      This review contains an audio comment
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