MG Astor vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mahindra Thar. The MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh. The MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Astor vs Jimny vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Astor	Jimny	Thar
Price	Rs. 10.00 Lakh	Rs. 12.74 Lakh	Rs. 11.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1462 cc	1497 cc
Power	108 bhp	103 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 10.00 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 12.74 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.50 Lakh

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MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			14.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		15.29
Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	VTi-TECH 1.5	K15B	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		678
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger			Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 55 R17	195 / 80 R15	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 55 R17	195 / 80 R15	245 / 75 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera	Visual display
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs			Optional
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.11	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat 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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Vinyl
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Iconic Ivory / Black	Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

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CarWale's Opinion

Expert Review Videos

MG Astor 2022 Real-World Mileage, Performance Tested | CarWale

Mahindra Thar Diesel Mileage Tested | Real World Fuel Average and Efficiency Review Video | CarWale

Colours

Aurora Silver	Bluish Black	Stealth Black
Candy White	Nexa Blue	Red Rage
	Granite Gray
	Pearl Artic White
	Sizzling Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

18 Ratings

2.7/5

99 Ratings

4.7/5

45 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	3.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	3.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	3.6Performance	4.7Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	3.1Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good featured car

All are good Pros: driving is very smooth, boot space, handling. Sprint variant is value for Money, getting all options which are needed. Cons: Mileage in the city, back seat thigh support

Just drive and you will know...

Outstanding... I'm speechless. This car offers you a great feel that you are in a smart off-roader with 5 doors, providing the best experience for both the driver and rear passengers. There's so many accessories for aftermarket modifications and it's a well-designed car that you can use for daily rides or short and long trips. I think this car is not overpriced, you have to know this car is 4×4.

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.

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Astor vs Jimny vs Thar Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mahindra Thar?

MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh. Hence MG Astor is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Astor compared to Jimny and Thar?

For the Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory) variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the Zeta MT variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Astor, Jimny and Thar, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Astor, Jimny and Thar comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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MG Astor vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4323	3985	3985
Width (mm)	1809	1645	1820
Height (mm)	1650	1720	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2585	2590	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)		210
Kerb Weight (kg)	1303	1200

Doors (Doors)	5	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	488	208
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	48	40	45

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Manual Shift - Lever
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Rear Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited