Mahindra Thar vs Tata Sumo Gold

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Tata Sumo Gold. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh and Tata Sumo Gold price is Rs. 5.26 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Tata Sumo Gold is available in 2956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Sumo Gold provides the mileage of 10.6 kmpl.

Thar vs Sumo Gold Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	Sumo Gold
Price	Rs. 11.50 Lakh	Rs. 5.26 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2956 cc
Power	117 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

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Sumo Gold

SA Gold

Rs. 5.26 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Tata Sumo Gold

SA Gold

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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	2956 cc, 4 Cylinders 2 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	65@2800
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	167@1800
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.6View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	2

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Independent suspension with coil spring and anti-roll bar at front
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Leaf spring, Hydraulic double acting Shock Absorbers at rear
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	185 / 85 R16
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

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)
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	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black
	Red Rage

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

45 Ratings

4.4/5

30 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.4Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.5Value for Money
	4.5Value for Money	4.2Fuel Economy

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.

Very nice Sumo

Amazing and very powerful engine, gearbox, and light, and this car is most popular in Jammu and Kashmir state

More Expert Reviews on Thar and Sumo Gold

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Thar vs Sumo Gold Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Tata Sumo Gold?

Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh and Tata Sumo Gold price is Rs. 5.26 Lakh. Hence Tata Sumo Gold is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Thar compared to Sumo Gold?

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. For the SA Gold variant, 2956 cc Diesel engine of Sumo Gold produces 65@2800 of power and 167@1800 of torque.

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Mahindra Thar vs Tata Sumo Gold

Length (mm)	3985	4552
Width (mm)	1820	1700
Height (mm)	1850	1904
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2425

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	10
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	65

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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

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

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Cabin Lamps	Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black
Bootlid Opener	Internal

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote