Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is available at ₹1,150,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | — | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | No | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | No | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
