Comparing the Maruti Suzuki XL6 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 XL6 is available at ₹1,151,999, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 102 PS @ 6000 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Manual: ~20.97 km/l – Automatic: ~20.27 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 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 (Smart Hybrid system) | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1462 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 1.5-litre K15C Smart Hybrid Petrol | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | Manual: ~20.97 km/l – Automatic: ~20.27 km/l | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 102 PS @ 6000 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 209 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1220 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 4445 mm • Width: 1775 mm • Height: 1755 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 | Automatic | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Analog dials 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 SmartPlay Pro touchscreen | 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 | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Premium 6-speaker audio | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | — | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Front & Rear | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | 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 | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | LED | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 4 | 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 | 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 | NEXA BlueBrave KhakiOpulent RedGrandeur GreySplendid SIlverArctic WhiteBluish Black | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
