Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Mahindra Thar side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | Standard 12V car battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | — | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | — | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | — | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | — | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | Dual front 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 |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
