Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai Exter 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 Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter. 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 | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 5-Speed Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| 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 | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
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 | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | — |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn 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 | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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/Digital |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |
