Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra XUV700 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 XUV700 is priced at ₹1,366,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra XUV700's 1997 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 200 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 15 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV700. 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 configuration layout |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1997 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2510 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1815 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2750 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 tilt and telescopic manual adjust |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Passive smart key proximity access |
| 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) | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations |
| 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 integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element |
| Roof Rails | No | Integrated low-drag functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/65 R17 or R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel/ Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Performance hydraulic braking support |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Automated downhill control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Dual dedicated rear row anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey |
