Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai ALCAZAR side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Hyundai ALCAZAR is priced at ₹1,499,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Hyundai ALCAZAR's 1482 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 160 PS @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 17.5 kmpl for the Hyundai ALCAZAR. 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 | 12V Standard |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1482 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 17.5 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 160 PS @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 253 Nm @ 1500–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 180 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4560 mm, 1800 mm, 1710mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 6 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2760 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Available with Bluelink buttons |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 8-way power driver seat & 6-way power passenger seat |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Navigation & Bluelink |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | — |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Available for 2nd and 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium Dual Tone Leatherette |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple Type-C fast chargers |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Available for 1st and 2nd row |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Standard with Silver Skid Plates |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Horizon LED DRLs & Sequential Turn Indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Quad-Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Puddle Lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/60 R17 (Mid) / 215/55 R18 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Titan Black MatteTitan BlackStarry NightAtlas White |
