Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 Eeco is priced at ₹520,900. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Eeco's 1197 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. 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 lead-acid battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | K12N |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 105.5/3000 |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 275 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1,510–1,540 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 940–1,085 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,350 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | No |
| 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 (select variants) |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID |
| 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 | Basic audio system (select variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | — |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front only (select variants) |
| Push Start | No | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Fabric |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 2 speakers |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | No |
| 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 (passenger variants) |
| 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 |
| 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 | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 155 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel wheels |
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 | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| 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 | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver |
