Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV700 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Mahindra XUV700 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 MX Petrol MT 7 STR is priced at ₹13.66 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Mahindra XUV700 MX Petrol MT 7 STR comes with 1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra XUV700
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700

₹ 13.66 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

13.66 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹25,219

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4.3

NCAP Rating

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

60 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

—

240 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

7 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

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AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

13 kmpl

City Mileage

—

9.53 kmpl

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 Rpm

Engine

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

1997 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

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Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

13.01 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

197 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

—

Others

—

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1755 mm

Width

1820 mm

1890 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

200 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2750 mm

Length

3985 mm

4695 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Space Saver

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

McPherson Strut Independent Suspension With FSD And Stabilizer Bar

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

235 / 65 R17

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Multi-link Independent Suspension With FSD And Stabilizer Bar

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated 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

Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Central Locking

Remote

With Key

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)

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

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black

—

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Rear Armrest

—

Cup Holder

Ventilated Seats

—

Split Third Row Seat

—

50:50

Driver 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)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Dashcam

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

High-beam Assist

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

One Touch Up

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

One Touch Down

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

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

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Soft-close Door

—

Side Window Blinds

—

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

—

8 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 (No)

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

—

8 inch

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Wireless Charger

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

Gesture Control

—

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

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Analogue

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

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

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)

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

—

Rear AC

—

Vents Behind Front Armrest

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

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

Glovebox Lamp

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Optional

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

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)

—

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.