Mahindra Thar vs Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] price is Rs. 28.18 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] is available in 2694 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Fortuner [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 10.01 kmpl.

Thar vs Fortuner [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	Fortuner [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 11.50 Lakh	Rs. 28.18 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2694 cc
Power	117 bhp	164 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

Rs. 28.18 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

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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	2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	4 cylinder Inline Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	164 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.01View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	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	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Four link with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	265 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	265 / 65 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Vents on Roof , 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	Reverse Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Optional
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black	Attitude Black
	Red Rage	Phantom Brown
		Grey Metallic
		Avant-Garde Bronze
		Silver Metallic
		Super White
		White Pearl Crystal Shine

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

45 Ratings

4.4/5

17 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value 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.

Monster

Great riding on ruff roads specially for a Traveller like me it will make you feel comfortable in every condition like on the way to Tamil Nadu from Punjab I used and trust me this will not disappoint you and ride a smooth journey Pros *Comfortable *Design *Price Cons *Not good for heavy traffic/city

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Length (mm)	3985	4795
Width (mm)	1820	1855
Height (mm)	1850	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2745
Ground Clearance (mm)		220

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	80

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

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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