Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Bolero Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Bolero comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹10.32 Lakh, Mahindra Bolero B4 is priced at ₹8.49 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Mahindra Bolero B4 comes with 1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Bolero Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra Bolero
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	75 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Mahindra Thar

₹ 10.32 Lakh

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Mahindra Bolero

₹ 8.49 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.32 Lakh

8.49 Lakh

EMI

₹19,056

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹15,677

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.5

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Mahindra Thar Colours

Mahindra Bolero Colours

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

60 liters

Doors

3 Doors

Bootspace

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

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Number of Seating Rows

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

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AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

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Alternate Fuel

—

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

16 Kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

210 Nm @ 1600-2200 Rpm

Engine

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

1493 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

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Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

MHawk75

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

RWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

75 Bhp @ 3600 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

—

Others

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Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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Yes (Turbocharged)

Fuel Type

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Diesel

Idle Start/Stop

—

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1880 mm

Width

1820 mm

1745 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Wheelbase

2450 mm

2680 mm

Length

3985 mm

3995 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted Steering

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

IFS Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Drum Brakes

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

215 / 75 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.8 meters

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Rigid Leaf Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

215 / 75 R15

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Antenna

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Rub - Strips

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Black

Central Locking

Remote

—

Speed Sensing Door Lock

—

Engine Immobiliser

—

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

—

Third Row Seat Type

Jump Seats

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)

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)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Interior Colours

Black

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Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone (Black And Beige)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Split Rear Seat

50:50

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Headrests

Front & Rear

Front

Rear Armrest

—

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)

2 Airbags

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

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Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seatbelt

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

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Interior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Up

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

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Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

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Power Windows

Front Only

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Exterior Door Handles

Black

Black Finish With Handle Type

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

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ORVM Colour

Black

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Power Windows Position

Front Only

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Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

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Black Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVM

—

Externally Adjustable

Anti-glare Mirrors

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Manual - Internal Only

AUX Compatibility

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Touchscreen Size

—

USB Compatibility

—

Speakers

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

—

AM/FM Radio

—

Smart Connectivity

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

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Display

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Steering-mounted controls

—

Voice Command

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

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iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Gear Indicator

—

Shift Indicator

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Average Fuel Consumption

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Clock

Digital

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Average Speed

—

Tachometer

Analogue

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

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Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Distance to Empty

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

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Speedometer

Digital & Analog

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

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Warranty (Years)

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

100000 Km

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cupholders In Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Manual (Front AC: Fan Speed Control)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Sensors

Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

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Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Co-Driver

Headlight & Ignition On Reminder

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Taillights

LED

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Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Centre

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

—

Headlights

Halogen

Reading Lamp

—

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Tail Lights

—

Halogen

Interior Lamps

—

Front

Follow me home headlamps

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

—

Differential Lock

Electronic

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Lever

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Brake Assist (BA)

—

Hill Hold Control

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

—

Brakes

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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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.