Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 88 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 versus 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | No | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | No | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | Halogen | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
