Comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 IONIQ 6 is available at ₹6,000,000, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. 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 | 84 kWh | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | — | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Dual PMSM (Front + Rear) | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Reduction Gear with column-mounted Shift-by-Wire selector | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | — | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 325 PS (239 kW) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electronic System Power Button | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 63.0 kWh (Standard Range) | 84.0 kWh (Long Range, updated from 77.4 kWh) | — |
| Charging Time | 73 minutes (10% to 80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Standard ultra-fast 800V infrastructure supporting | — |
| Range | 63 kWh RWD: 521 km 84 kWh RWD (18" Wheels): 680 km 84 kWh AWD (20" Wheels): 585 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Smart multi-level regenerative braking system | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 401 Litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2,520 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 141 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2078 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4925 mm / 1880 mm / 1495 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2950 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Impact-sensing auto door unlocking and speed-sensing auto door locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control with capacitive touch interfaces and auto-defog function | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full TFT Supervision digital driver instrument cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display with Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) architecture and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key system with proximity entry, flush auto-deploying door handles, and Power On/Off button | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Electric front and rear windows with one-touch auto up/down and safety anti-trap mechanisms | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Centrally integrated fold-down armrest with dual cup holders in the 60/40 split bench | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Eco-processed leather | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | BOSE Premium Audio System featuring 8 speakers, central front channel speaker, subwoofer, and Active Sound Design (ASD) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Available Power Sunroof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | 5 USB ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard front and rear bumpers with active lower air flaps | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | LED Rear Fog Lights | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Parametric Pixel LED Headlamps with automatic dusk sensors | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power adjustable, power folding, heated body-color side mirrors with integrated LED indicators | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Heated rear windscreen with auto-defogger timer | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-width Parametric Pixel LED Tail Light assembly with high-mounted pixel third brake light | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R18 (Standard) | 245/40 R20 (Premium Trims) | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Low Rolling Resistance Radial Tubeless Tyres | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Aerodynamically optimized Alloy Wheels (18-inch or 20-inch configurations) | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Hill-start Assist Control | 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 | 360-degree Surround View Monitor (SVM) with Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and Rear parking proximity sensors standard | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline | 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 | Ultimate red Nocturne grey Abyss black Biophilic blue Serenity white Transmission blue Gravity Gold Matte Nocturne Grey Matte Sunset Brown Celadan Gray Transmission blue Matte | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
