Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai CRETA 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 CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | — |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2610 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 and SOS 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 Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| 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 and Rear |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| 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 | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | No | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | — |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| 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 | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| 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 | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
