Comparing the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 is available at ₹6,597,937, 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 | — | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | — | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Automatic Reduction Gear Box | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | — | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 321 bhp | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | — | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 605 nm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh High-Density Lithium-ion Battery Pack | — |
| Charging Time | 7 to 8 hours utilizing an 11 kW AC Home Charger setup | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Ultra-fast 800V DC system architecture. Powers up from 10% to 80% in an incredible 18 minutes via a 350 kW DC Fast Charger | — |
| Range | 663 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Smart Multi-Stage System operated via paddle shifters with i-Pedal one-pedal driving support | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 178 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2190 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4695 mm × 1890 mm × 1550 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Electric Power Steering Wheel | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM) with integrated Kia Connect safety keys | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Flush Smart Pop-out Door Handles | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive control interface | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Curved HD Fully Digital Driver’s Instrument Panel Display | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control featuring Stop & Go functionality | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver and Co-passenger Front Seats with Memory functions and Zero-Gravity Relaxation Mode | No |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Curved HD Touchscreen Screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Electronic Smart Key | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding with memory linkage | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | All 4 Doors with One-Touch Auto Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety guards | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop and Remote Start | No |
| Rear AC Vents | B-pillar mounted wrap-around vents for optimized air delivery | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Black Suede combined with eco-friendly Vegan Leather bolsters | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 14-Speaker High-Fidelity Meridian Surround Sound System with Active Sound Design | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Wide Electric Power Sunroof with one-touch operation | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging Type-C slots located across both seating rows | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI-powered multi-lingual smart prompt integration | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | High-speed smartphone induction pad featuring cooling vents | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes, with high-gloss black GT-Line sports profiling skirts | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated Rear LED Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Advanced Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) with full auto LED matrix projector headlights | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power-folding, heated, and electrically adjustable side mirrors with integrated cameras | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass defogger lines included | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-Width Sweeping LED Connected Tail Lights with sequential indicator indicators | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic Emergency Brake Assist | 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 | Standard anchor points included | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with high-clarity Blind View Monitor cluster streams | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front, Side, and Rear parking sensors standard | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | 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 | Snow White PearlWolf GrayRunway RedAurora Black Pearl | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
