Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | — |
| 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 | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | No |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | No |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | No | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
