Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 88 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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 Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital 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 | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| 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 and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | No | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | No | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
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 | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| 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 | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
