Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric starter system | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 313 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | 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 | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | 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 | Supported via SmartPlay system | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Yes | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | 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 Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
