Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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 | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,680 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 | — |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| 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 | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| 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) | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | No |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| 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 | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| 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 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | No |
| 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 | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory 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 | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
