Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Tata Harrier 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 Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | No | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | No | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | Halogen | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| 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 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
