Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai IONIQ5 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 IONIQ5 is priced at ₹5,569,998. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 690 km per full charge for the Hyundai IONIQ5 . 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 Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 690 km per full charge |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 229 PS (169 kW) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | — |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 350 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 10% to 80% in 18 minutes |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Standard 800V ultra-fast charging architecture |
| Range | — | 690 km per full charge |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Smart system with paddle shifters and i-Pedal mode |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 537 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2,430 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1,985 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4655 mm / 1890 mm / 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Standard Inside Rear View Mirror |
| 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 Auto with Touch Panel |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch Full Digital Display Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 8-way power front seats with lumbar support and "Relaxation" zero-gravity mode |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Dual 12.3-inch screens (Cluster + Touchscreen) with curved glass. |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| 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) | All-door Auto Up/Down with Anti-pinch |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | B-pillar mounted vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| 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 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Fixed Vision Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple Type-C ports in front and rear |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Integrated with Bluelink and smartphone connectivity |
| 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 | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the pixel-themed front |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | — |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Parametric Pixel LED Headlamps with Automatic leveling |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically heated, adjustable, and retractable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Parametric Pixel LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 255/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 20-inch Parametric Pixel Alloy Wheels |
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 | 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 |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Midnight Black Pearl | Gravity Gold Matte | Optic White | Titan Grey | |
