Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel's 2996 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 300 bhp respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 13-15 km/l for the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel. 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 Mild Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 2996 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60-65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 8-speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 13-15 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 300 bhp |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Push Start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 700 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 650 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 213 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,874 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Power Adjustable with Memory |
| 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 | Four-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation |
| 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) | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium Windsor Leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Meridian Signature Sound System |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple USB Ports |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front and Rear Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Performance Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Multiple |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Santorini Black, Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, Belgravia Green, Deep Satin Blue |
