Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is available at ₹578,900, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 82 PS @ 5700 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 | 1197 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Z12E with ISS | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol with CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric Start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual/ Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 265 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1355 - 1425 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 990 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Steering | 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 | Automatic Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display | 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 SmartPlay Studio | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes (select variants) | 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 | 4-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 | Yes | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 | LED DRLs (select variants) | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes (higher variants) | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Combination Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | 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 (select variants) | 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 | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
