Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Safari'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 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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) | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| 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 | 16.30 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 @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2741 mm |
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 | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | — |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD 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 | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| 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) | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) 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 lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| 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 | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | No | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 |
| 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 | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Ultrasonic bumper 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 |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
