Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 Eeco is available at ₹520,900, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 | 12V lead-acid battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | K12N | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 105.5/3000 | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 275 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,510–1,540 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 940–1,085 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No | 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 (select variants) | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID | 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 | Basic audio system (select variants) | 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 | — | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front only (select variants) | 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 | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 2 speakers | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | No | 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 (passenger variants) | 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 | 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 | Halogen | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 155 R13 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | 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 | — | 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 | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
