Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is priced at ₹578,900. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift's 1197 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 82 PS @ 5700 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift. 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 Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Z12E with ISS |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol with CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric Start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual/ Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 265 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1355 - 1425 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 920 - 990 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt Steering |
| 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 | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display |
| 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 | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| 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 & Rear |
| Push Start | No | Yes (select variants) |
| 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 |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 4-Speaker Audio System |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | LED DRLs (select variants) |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes (higher variants) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) |
| 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 (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| 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 | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black |
