Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart 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 or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart proximity 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 driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | No | Start/Stop 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 | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| 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 ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | No | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | No | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 195/60 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
