Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner is priced at ₹4,495,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Toyota Fortuner's 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Toyota Fortuner. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | 4WD (4x4) / RWD (2WD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 2GD-FTV Diesel / 1GR-FE Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (Diesel) / 6 (Petrol) |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 420 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm (Diesel) / 376 Nm @ 4400 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic / Manual (Diesel) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 397 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2800 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 221 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2030 kg (Diesel 4WD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4795 mm / 1855 mm / 1835 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2745 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 7-inch Multi-Info Display + Analog |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 9-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes - Smart 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) | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Leather (top variants) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | JBL 11-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 265/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, Knee) |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes - HAC + DAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360-degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 | Platinum WhiteSuper WhiteAttitude BlackSparking Black CrystalSilver MetallicAvant Garde Bronze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
