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Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Toyota Fortuner or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Fortuner and Thar. Toyota Fortuner Price starts at Rs.33.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for (2.7L) 4x2 MT and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel . Toyota Fortuner is 4 cylinder, 2694 cc Engine can generate 204 PS @ 3400 rpm power whereas Mahindra Thar is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Fortuner provides a mileage of 10.01 kmpl (base model), and Thar has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

Fortuner vs Thar

Key HighlightsToyota FortunerMahindra Thar
PriceRs.33.43 LakhRs.11.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity2694 cc1497 cc
Power204 PS @ 3400 rpm130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range10.01 kmpl15 kmpl
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Toyota Fortuner (2.7L) 4x2 MT car
Toyota Fortuner
(2.7L) 4x2 MT
Rs. 33.43 Lakh
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel car
Mahindra Thar
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Fortuner specificationsThar specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    38.65 Lakh
    13.31 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.3
    Boot Space (Litres)
    296 Litres
    600 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    2694 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    204 PS @ 3400 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Colors
    Fortuner Colours
    Thar Colours
    Images
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    Fortuner Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Fortuner Brakes, Suspension & TyresThar Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Double Wishbone with Stabiliser
    Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    Rear Suspension
    4-Link with Coil Spring and Stabiliser
    Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Ventilated Disc
    Drum
    Wheels
    Alloy Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Alloy
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    265/65 R17
    245 / 75 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    265/65 R17
    Not available
    Turning Radius
    5.8 meters
    5.5 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    265/65 R17
    245/75 R16
    Wheels Size
    R17
    R16

    Exterior

    Fortuner ExteriorThar Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front & Rear
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
    Internally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    checkYes
    Optional
    Rear Wiper
    checkYes
    No
    Rear Defogger
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Bootlid Opener
    Electric Opening and Closing
    Internal
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    checkYes
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED
    LED
    LED headlight
    checkYes
    No
    Projector headlight
    No
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    checkYes
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Fortuner Infotainment & CommunicationThar Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    checkYes
    No
    Android Auto
    checkYes
    No
    Voice Command
    checkYes
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    checkYes
    No
    Multifunction Display
    checkYes
    No
    Touchscreen Size
    8 Inch
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    checkYes
    No
    Integrated Music System
    checkYes
    No
    Speakers
    6
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    checkYes
    No
    USB Compatibility
    checkYes
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    -
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/1 lakh Kms
    2 Years or 100000 KMS
    Extended Warranty
    10 Years or 201168 KMS
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    Engine & Transmission

    Fortuner Engine & TransmissionThar Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    2694 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    2TR-FE I4 Dual VVT-i
    D117 CRDe
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    204 PS @ 3400 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Torque
    245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    Battery Capacity
    1.02 kwh
    -
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    RWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    10 kmpl
    15 kmpl
    Top Speed
    190 kmph
    155 kmph

    Comfort & Convenience

    Fortuner Comfort & ConvenienceThar Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    Blower& Vents on Roof
    -
    Automatic climate control
    checkYes
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Driver & Co-Driver
    -
    Cruise Control
    checkYes
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    checkYes
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    checkYes
    No
    Leather streering wheels
    checkYes
    No
    Drive Modes
    No
    No information
    Keyless Entry
    checkYes
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    -
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Safety

    Fortuner SafetyThar Safety
    NCAP Rating
    5 Star (ANCAP)
    4 Star (Global NCAP)
    Airbags
    7
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    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
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    Optional
    No
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    checkYes
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Fortuner Dimensions & CapacityThar Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    4795 mm
    3985 mm
    Width
    1855 mm
    1820 mm
    Height
    1835 mm
    1850 mm
    Wheelbase
    2745 mm
    2450 mm
    Ground Clearance
    225 mm
    226 mm
    No. of Seats
    7
    4
    No. of Doors
    5
    3
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    80 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    5.6 Litres
    6 Litres
    Boot Space
    296 Litres
    600 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    2180 kg
    1710 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Fortuner Pros & ConsThar Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • The big stance and butch design give it an imposing road presence
    • The 2.8-liter diesel engine is responsive and powerful making it a fun-to-drive SUV
    • The 2.7-litre petrol engine is also available with a good level of refinement
    • The 6-speed AT gearbox is smooth
    • It offers a decent number of features such as a quad-LED headlamp, ventilated seats, wireless charging, a powered tailgate, premium JBL speakers, and more
    • The body-on-frame construction offers a tough build quality to the SUV
    • It comes with a good number of safety features such as 7-airbags, traction control, hill-hold assist, ESP, and more
    • Good long-term reliability backed by Toyota’s widespread service network
    • Good resale value and low-cost service
    • 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 comes with an expensive price tag with top models going near Rs 50 lakh (on-road), GR-S variant costs Rs 51 lakh (ex-showroom)
    • The Legender variant misses on petrol engine, manual transmission, and more
    • The petrol engine is available in 2WD drivetrain only
    • It misses on most of the modern features such as a sunroof, ADAS, captain seat option, TPMS, adaptive parking guidelines, and some more
    • The petrol version only gets a 6-speaker setup after paying a premium price tag
    • The big size gives body roll while taking corners and the steering feels heavy
    • Some things could have been better such as the parking camera quality, plastic material quality, and the music system
    • 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 Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Thar

    Safety

    Fortuner 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, 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), 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.

    Body

    Fortuner has doors and seats. It is an with 296 Litres boot space, 80 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 225 mm. It is 1855 mm wide, 1835 mm high and 4795 mm long. It has 2180 kg kerb weight and 2745 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

    Toyota Fortuner comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

    • Fortuner Review
    • Thar Review
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        Amol
        4 Month ago
        Review for Toyota Fortuner
        4.4
        Customers looking for an efficient and stylish vehicle often choose the car because of its bold exterior, roomy and comfy interior, and overall attractive appearance.
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        Madhujya
        4 Month ago
        Review for Toyota Fortuner
        4.4
        The users will have a nice trip with the car. It has features including plenty of legroom, adjustable seats, and automatic climate control. Additionally, the safety features including seven airbags, a reinforced body structure, and a range of electronic stability control systems.
        Likes (1)
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        Rajashekar
        5 Month ago
        Review for Toyota Fortuner
        4.4
        The car has an intimidating, aggressive appearance that begs for closer examination. Its sculpted body lines, sharp headlamps, and big front grille give it a strong stance on the road. The SUV's raised location provides more ground clearance for off-road exploring.
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        Satyander kumar
        5 Month ago
        Review for Toyota Fortuner
        4.4
        The car's off-road prowess is well known. Its strong body-on-frame construction makes it more durable and capable of navigating challenging terrain. Depending on the road conditions, drivers can select from a range of four-wheel-drive modes for their SUV.
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        GURINDER SINGH
        5 Month ago
        Review for Toyota Fortuner
        4.4
        The car boasts a bold and muscular design that exudes a sense of adventure. Its large front grille, sleek headlights, and sculpted body lines give it a commanding presence on the road. The SUV sits high off the ground, providing excellent ground clearance for off-road excursions.
        Likes (1)
      • S
        Sa
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        2.7
        Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
        Likes (1)
      • a
        ameen
        01 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.0
        On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
        Likes (1)
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        Om dhore
        29 Days ago
        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
        30 Days ago
        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)
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      Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Thar FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Toyota Fortuner?
      The on-road price of Toyota Fortuner is Rs. 38.65 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.