Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Scorpio Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Mahindra Scorpio comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR is priced at ₹13.45 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR comes with 2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Scorpio Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra Scorpio
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio

₹ 13.45 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

13.45 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹24,833

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4.8

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

60 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

9 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

14.01 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

14.44 kmpl

City Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Engine

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

2184 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

14.01 seconds

Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

2.2 L MHawk

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

RWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

—

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

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1995 mm

Width

1820 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

209 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2680 mm

Length

3985 mm

4456 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

235 / 65 R17

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.4 metres

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension With Anti-Roll Bar

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

235 / 65 R17

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

—

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

—

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Central Locking

Remote

With Key

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

Jump Seats

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

Interior Colours

Black

Grey And Black

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual 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

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

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 (Driver, Passenger)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

—

Interior Door Handles

Black

Painted

One Touch Up

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

One Touch Down

—

Scuff Plates

—

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Externally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Painted

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal

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)

Display

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Steering-mounted controls

—

Voice Command

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

—

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

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

75000

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

—

Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

—

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

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)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Sensors

Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Co-Driver

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Automatic Headlamps

—

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

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

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

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

—

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.