Comparing the Hyundai IONIQ5 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 IONIQ5 is available at ₹5,569,998, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. Fuel efficiency stands at 690 km per full charge for the Hyundai IONIQ5 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 | 84 kWh Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | — | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 690 km per full charge | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 229 PS (169 kW) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | — | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 10% to 80% in 18 minutes | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Standard 800V ultra-fast charging architecture | — |
| Range | 690 km per full charge | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Smart system with paddle shifters and i-Pedal mode | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 537 Litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2,430 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4655 mm / 1890 mm / 1625 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Standard Inside Rear View Mirror | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone Auto with Touch Panel | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Display Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 8-way power front seats with lumbar support and "Relaxation" zero-gravity mode | No |
| Infotainment System | Dual 12.3-inch screens (Cluster + Touchscreen) with curved glass. | 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 | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | All-door Auto Up/Down with Anti-pinch | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | B-pillar mounted vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | 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 8-speaker system | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Fixed Vision Glass Roof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Multiple Type-C ports in front and rear | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Bluelink and smartphone connectivity | 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 | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the pixel-themed front | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Parametric Pixel LED Headlamps with Automatic leveling | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically heated, adjustable, and retractable with integrated LED indicators | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Parametric Pixel LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/45 R20 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Parametric Pixel Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 | 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 | Midnight Black Pearl | Gravity Gold Matte | Optic White | Titan Grey | | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
