Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 IONIQ 6 is priced at ₹6,000,000. 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 | 84 kWh |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Dual PMSM (Front + Rear) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Reduction Gear with column-mounted Shift-by-Wire selector |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 325 PS (239 kW) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic System Power Button |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 605 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Single-Speed Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 63.0 kWh (Standard Range) | 84.0 kWh (Long Range, updated from 77.4 kWh) |
| Charging Time | — | 73 minutes (10% to 80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Standard ultra-fast 800V infrastructure supporting |
| Range | — | 63 kWh RWD: 521 km 84 kWh RWD (18" Wheels): 680 km 84 kWh AWD (20" Wheels): 585 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Smart multi-level regenerative braking system |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 401 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2,520 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 141 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2078 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4925 mm / 1880 mm / 1495 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2950 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Impact-sensing auto door unlocking and speed-sensing auto door locking |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control with capacitive touch interfaces and auto-defog function |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch Full TFT Supervision digital driver instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display with Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) architecture and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart Key system with proximity entry, flush auto-deploying door handles, and Power On/Off button |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Electric front and rear windows with one-touch auto up/down and safety anti-trap mechanisms |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Centrally integrated fold-down armrest with dual cup holders in the 60/40 split bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Eco-processed leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | BOSE Premium Audio System featuring 8 speakers, central front channel speaker, subwoofer, and Active Sound Design (ASD) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Available Power Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | 5 USB ports |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| 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 | Standard front and rear bumpers with active lower air flaps |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED Rear Fog Lights |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Parametric Pixel LED Headlamps with automatic dusk sensors |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Power adjustable, power folding, heated body-color side mirrors with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Heated rear windscreen with auto-defogger timer |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Full-width Parametric Pixel LED Tail Light assembly with high-mounted pixel third brake light |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 225/55 R18 (Standard) | 245/40 R20 (Premium Trims) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Aerodynamically optimized Alloy Wheels (18-inch or 20-inch configurations) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 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 | Hill-start Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree Surround View Monitor (SVM) with Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Front and Rear parking proximity sensors standard |
| 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 | Ultimate red Nocturne grey Abyss black Biophilic blue Serenity white Transmission blue Gravity Gold Matte Nocturne Grey Matte Sunset Brown Celadan Gray Transmission blue Matte |
