Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor is priced at ₹554,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Tigor's 1199 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 19.60 kmpl for the Tata Tigor. 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) | 1.2-litre Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 19.60 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 419 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1392 |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 992 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995 mm, 1677 mm, 1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2450 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 adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote central locking with flip-key operation |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Fully digital instrument cluster with inverted segment LED readout |
| 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 | 26.03 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart key proximity entry with Engine |
| 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) | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle |
| Push Start | No | Start/Stop button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium fabric or premium dual-tone sonic leatherette |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Premium 8-Speaker Harman Audio System |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
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 LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Automatic Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Power adjustable, electrically auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Rear Windscreen Defogger equipped (Rear wiper absent due to sedan trunk profile) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 175/65 R14 (Mid trims) | 175/60 R15 (Top Trims) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 15-inch Sonic Dual-tone Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 2 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Daytona GreyPristine WhiteArizona BlueSupernova CopperMeteor Bronze |
