Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV500

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Mahindra XUV500. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra XUV500 is available in 2179 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. XUV500 provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl.

Thar vs XUV500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	XUV500
Price	Rs. 11.50 Lakh	Rs. 12.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2179 cc
Power	117 bhp	153 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.50 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	mHawk155 Diesel Engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.1View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Visual display
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Premium Black & Grey
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black	Volcano Black
	Red Rage	Lake Side Brown
		Mystic Copper
		Moondust Silver
		Crimson Red
		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

45 Ratings

5.0/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.9Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

experience

xuv 500 is one of the best mpv car i have ever drive i hade bought xuv 500 in 2015 and still in proper condition,its engine is so much powerfull,and seat is more comfortable ......

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Length (mm)	3985	4585
Width (mm)	1820	1890
Height (mm)	1850	1785
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2700
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1845

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	70

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets		Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Remote Operated

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000