Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. 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 | 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 | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 04 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 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 Adjustment |
| 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 (FATC) |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (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 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| 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 | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| 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 | — |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | 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 & Electrically Foldable with Integrated 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 | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| 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 | — |
| 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, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Highline TPMS |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
