Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 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 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced at ₹369,899. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10's 998 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 50.4 kW@5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. 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 car battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front‑Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 27 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5‑speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 24.90 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 214 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1210 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 740–757 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Collapsible/adjustable steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| 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 | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Semi‑digital |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Manual adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front power windows on most trims |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Fabric seats |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | — |
| 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 | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | — |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | — |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Halogen headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | — |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Standard halogen combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 145/80 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 airbags standard |
| Brake Assist | 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 | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| 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 | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black |
