Comparing the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Grand i10 NIOS is available at ₹555,000, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 | — | 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 | Petrol: 37 l | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 04 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Standard Electric Starter Motor | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 260 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,340 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 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 Adjustment | 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 (FATC) | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (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 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | 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 | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | — | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | — | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | 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 & Electrically Foldable with Integrated 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 | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Diamond Cut Alloys | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | 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, with static guidelines | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | 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 | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
