Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Mahindra Thar side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
