Comparing the Tata Harrier 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 Tata Harrier is available at ₹1,289,000, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Harrier comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 170 PS @ 5000 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 16.80 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 445 l | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2741mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment | 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 | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital 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 | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | No |
| Infotainment System | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED | 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 | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 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 | Outboard rear seat anchors standard | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and rear parking radar sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display | 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 | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
