Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 XUV 3XO is priced at ₹754,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra XUV 3XO's 1,197 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 20 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV 3XO. 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 automotive battery layout |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1,197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | mStallion Turbo Charged Intercooled Gasoline Direct injection (TGDi) engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 42 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed AutoSHIFT+ AMT / 6-Speed AISIN Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Smart passive proximity electronic starter with automatic idle start-stop capabilities |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 230 Nm @ 1,500‑3,750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 364 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1737 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 201 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1392 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3,990 mm × 1,821 mm × 1,647 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with adjustable tilt and selectable Smart Steering Modes |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Speed-sensing automatic door lock layout |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) fully digital instrument cluster with customizable layout options |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Standard speed cruise controls; range-topping models get Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go logic |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) AdrenoX floating touchscreen interface with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| 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) | Express up/down electronic window links across doors with safety anti-pinch sensors |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated rear-facing climate ventilation modules |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Integrated fold-down armrest with built-in dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium white/leatherette upholstery options on higher specs; high-grade fabrics on lower tiers |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Premium Harman Kardon 7-Speaker sound configuration boasting a dedicated 4-channel digital amplifier |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | First-in-segment "Skyroof" (a massive panoramic sunroof design layout) |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple fast-charging ports (including a high-power 65W Type-C port). |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | AI voice interaction network syncable with built-in Alexa |
| 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 | Dual-tone stylized bumpers standard across variations |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Signature stylized C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Bumper-integrated front LED fog lights |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | High-throw dual-barrel LED Projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically controlled side mirrors housing sharp LED blinker strips |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate window element |
| Roof Rails | No | Integrated low-profile roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Infinity end-to-end connected horizontal LED tail lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy/ Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Active Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Standard electronic incline descent and uphill holding safety brake lock |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Dedicated second-row anchoring frames |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree surround-view camera array on higher luxury models |
| 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 | Digital Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with live status alerts |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Citrine YellowDeep ForestDune BeigEverest WhiteGalaxy GreyNebula BlueStealth BlackTango Red |
