Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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 DC |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | — | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 460 L |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | No | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Halogen | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
