Comparing the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is available at ₹349,900, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 49 kW @5500 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 Maintenance-Free Battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres (Petrol) | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 49 kW @5500 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric Start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 5 MT/AGS | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | VXi+ (O) MT N/A | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes (Tilt) | 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 AC | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | 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 | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher 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 | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front Power Windows | 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 | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 2-Speaker Audio System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | — | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | — | 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 | 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 | Yes (Design Element) | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Halogen Combination Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags | 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 Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
