Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra Scorpio N 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 N is priced at ₹1,349,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio N's 1997 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 149.14 kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 12 kmpl for the Mahindra Scorpio N. 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 electrical setup paired with push-button engine start-stop toggles |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1997 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) standard / 4-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 2 L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | — |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 12 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 149.14 kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | — |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 370 Nm @ 1750-3000 r/min (MT) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 460 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2,510 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 187 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1885 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4,662 mm × 1,917 mm × 1,857 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt-adjustable electronic power steering system |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Electronic, Automatic day/night interior rearview 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 | Climate Control: Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) equipped with front air purification technology |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT Driver Information Display nestled between classic analogue gauges |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way power-adjustable driver's seat |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 20.32 cm (8-inch) touchscreen with AdrenoX Connect, Alexa built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Internal motorized glass adjustment and electronic power-folding functionality |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front and rear standard power windows with anti-pinch functionality |
| Push Start | No | Engine Start-Stop Button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Standard rear cabin ventilation modules |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Foldable center armrests available across rows |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Rich Coffee-Black leatherette upholstery on higher trims; premium fabric variants on base layouts |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Sony 3D Immersive Audio setup with 12 Speakers and a dedicated subwoofer |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Electric anti-pinch single-pane sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Dual-row dedicated fast-charging Type-A and Type-C USB data linkages |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Available via Alexa integrations and phone voice assistants |
| 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 | vertical C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | High-throw front LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Projector dual-barrel headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and power-folding side mirrors with integrated sequential turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Fully integrated into the upright, sideways-opening tailgate door shell |
| Roof Rails | No | Sleek integrated ski-rack roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 245/65 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 | 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 | Integrated electronic grade descent and uphill braking controls |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Dedicated second-row anchoring safety frames |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Rearview camera system with dynamic guided path matrices |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Sonar-guided rear bumper-integrated proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Everest WhiteDeep ForestStealth BlackMidnight BlackValyrian Silver |
