Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| 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 | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| 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 | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Available on select trims |
| 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) | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | No | Yes on Higher trims |
| 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 with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| 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 | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| 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 |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Available on selected items |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Available on higher trims |
| 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 | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |
