Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Tiago EV 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 Tiago EV is priced at ₹698,998. 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 | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Single-Stage Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 55 kW |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 114 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 24 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 10% to 80% of charge in exactly 35 minutes |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Uses universal CCS-II charging standard interface ports |
| Range | — | 285 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dash toggles or wheel inputs |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1560 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 166 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3825, 1684, 1562 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electrically power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Smart remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto closure |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants with single-zone mapping |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Fully digital crisp instrument console display |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level speed toggles |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) free-floating high-definition touchscreen by HARMAN featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart proximity fob vehicle entry |
| 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) | Comfort power window operation across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | No | Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated rear-facing cabin ventilation ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium full fabric on baseline trims; premium light leatherette upholstery configurations on top tiers |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Multi-channel setup comprising up to 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters by HARMAN. |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | High-output Type-A alongside Type-C fast-charging ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual voice recognition covering climate control adjustment and media commands |
| Wireless Charger | No | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless 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 | Dual-tone body-colored front and rear bumper panels |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front LED fog lamps with localized cornering utility |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED projector headlamps with automatic dusk sensors |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with built-in turning signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with heating element defogger |
| Roof Rails | No | Non-functional stylized roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Futuristic connected LED taillight array across the rear tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Active Hill Start Assist safety logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Standard rear seat safety hooks |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a live blind-view monitor display |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Sonar-guided reverse distance proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Dehradun DewSobo SurgePangong PulsePure GreyPristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
