Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra Bolero Neo 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 Neo is priced at ₹885,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero Neo's 1493 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo. 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 automotive battery configuration |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 384 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1510 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 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 | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | No |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Electrically adjustable side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | No |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software |
| Wireless Charger | No | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Classic upright rear combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Availble |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture |
| EBD | Yes | Availble |
| 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 | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix |
| 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 | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue |
