Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

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4.7

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

89 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

—

290 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

8 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

7.5 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

City Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point Fuel Distribution

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

6.8 seconds

Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Top Speed

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191 kmph

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

AWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

345 Bhp

Range

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Driving Range

—

1015 km

Others

—

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Kerb Weight

—

2550 kg

Height

1850 mm

1970 mm

Width

1820 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

219 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2450 mm

3022 mm

Length

3985 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Spare Wheel

Steel

Alloy

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

255 / 60 R20

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

255 / 60 R20

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

—

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

—

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Steering

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Panoramic

Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

—

Optional

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black

Ebony

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

50:50

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Heated And Cooled

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Rear Armrest

—

Split Third Row Seat

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Front And Middle Row

Driver Armrest

—

Massage Seats

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

High-beam Assist

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

One Touch Down

All

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Tailgate Release

Side Window Blinds

—

Soft-close Door

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

—

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

—

11.4 inch

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

Gesture Control

—

Wireless Charger

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

—

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

—

Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

360 Degree Camera

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

—

Air Purifier

—

Optional

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

LED,LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Lever

Full-time

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brakes

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra Thar

✓Rugged, macho design with strong street and road presence.
✓Offers more usable features and improved everyday convenience.
✓Powerful and responsive turbo-petrol engine; refined performance.
✓Available with petrol and diesel options plus 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
✓Excellent off-road capability with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 and low range.
✓Advanced tech: brake-based differential locking, auto-locking rear differential, and off-road gauges.
✓Gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in navigation.
✓Better noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control for a more refined drive.

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV