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Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki XL6 or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XL6 and Thar. Maruti Suzuki XL6 Price starts at Rs.11.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Zeta Smart Hybrid and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD. Maruti Suzuki XL6 is 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 101.6 bhp @ 6000 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, XL6 provides a mileage of 20.9 kmpl (base model), and Thar has a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model).

XL6 vs Thar

Key HighlightsMaruti Suzuki XL6Mahindra Thar
PriceRs.11.52 LakhRs.9.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1462 cc1497 cc
Power101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.9 kmplN/A kmpl
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Maruti Suzuki XL6 Zeta Smart Hybrid car
Zeta Smart Hybrid
Rs. 11.52 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
13.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
11.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
209 Litres
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Colors
Images
XL6 Images
XL6 Images
XL6 Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/60 R16}& Steel Rim
{245/75 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
195/60 R16
245/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/60 R16
245/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.2 meters
5.25 meters
Wheels Size
R16
R16
Wheels Type
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Wiper
Yes, With Wash
Rear Defogger
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Outside door handles
Chrome
Black
Bumpers
Silver
Body Coloured
Antenna
Sharkfin
Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Silver Finish
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
7 inches
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
6
-
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
check
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1462 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
K15C Smart Hybrid
2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
No. of Cylinders
4
-
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
6
Power
101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.9 kmpl
-
Top Speed
170 kmph
155 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
-
Fuelling
DFi
CRDe

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Airbags
6
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)
check
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
Hill Assist
check
check
Hill Descent Control
check
check
Parking Camera
Rear Only

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4485 mm
3985 mm
Width
1775 mm
1820 mm
Height
1745 mm
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
226 mm
No. of Seats
6
4
No. of Doors
5
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
-
Boot Space
209 Litres
-
Kerb Weight
1220 kg
1845 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The 6-seater version makes it comfortable at every seat.
  • The large window area in the second row brings a lot of airy feeling inside.
  • Second-row seats get separate AC controls for the passengers.
  • The all-LED headlamps have brilliant illumination at night.
  • All the 6 -seats offer adjustable headrests which is a nice feature on offer.
  • The 1.5L petrol engine is smooth and refined with a CNG option as well.
  • In CNG, it offers an exceptional fuel efficiency of 24-26 km/kg on highways.
  • Comes with paddle shifters in the automatic transmission variant.
  • 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
  • Limited to petrol engines only.
  • Higher variants are not value-for-money options.
  • Could have offered more features as compared to the 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 Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Mahindra Thar

Safety

XL6 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), Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, 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 Assist, Hill Descent Control, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock.

Body

XL6 has doors and seats. It is an with 209 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1775 mm wide, 1745 mm high and 4485 mm long. It has 1220 kg kerb weight and 2740 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, and 1845 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki XL6 comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

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    • Aa
      Ankit aggarwal
      26 Dec 2025
      4.8
      Value for money car. Perfect seating for 6 persons. Great mileage and smooth control. Good pickup. Low maintenance car for middle-class families. Overall, a better option than Ertiga.
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      RAHUL USRATHE
      25 Dec 2025
      4.7
      The XL6 car is the best choice of my life. The driving experience is very good. I am the first owner of this car. Overall, everything is good and trustworthy. Unbelievable experience.
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      venkata krishna
      29 Days ago
      4.7
      I have achieved mileage of up to 28 km per litre on a single drive, which is very impressive. Maintenance costs are similar to those of a small car, making it economical to own. Seating comfort is admirable for all passengers. While there is a slight lag in pickup, the overall driving experience remains comfortable. The third row is quite comfortable, and the boot space is practical enough to easily accommodate around six one-way bags. Overall, it is a sensible and comfortable vehicle.
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      Anuj sharma
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      I am very happy with this Maruti Suzuki car and its service. The service cost is very low, and the car is extremely comfortable. The seating is good, and it performs really well on long routes. Overall, a great experience.
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      NEERAJ MANHAS
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      This Škoda car is truly beautiful and impressive. I like it so much that I plan to purchase it within the next 15 days. The most outstanding features are its solid build quality and its 5-star safety rating, which many other cars do not offer. Overall, it’s an excellent and reliable choice.
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