Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Harrier 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 Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| 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 | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | — |
| 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) | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | No | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | No | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 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 | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
