Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Fronx Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Maruti Fronx comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Maruti Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT is priced at ₹6.85 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Maruti Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Maruti Fronx
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Maruti Fronx

₹ 6.85 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

6.85 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹12,647

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.2

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

37 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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308 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

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AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

21.79 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

Engine

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

1197 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

1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

89 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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806 km

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Kerb Weight

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Height

1850 mm

1550 mm

Width

1820 mm

1765 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

190 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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190 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2520 mm

Length

3985 mm

3995 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

MacPherson Strut

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

195 / 60 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

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4.9 metres

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Torsion Beam

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

195 / 60 R16

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Antenna

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Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

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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

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black

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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

Rear Armrest

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Ventilated Seats

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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)

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Detection

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Dashcam

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Puncture Repair Kit

—

High-beam Assist

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Up

Driver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

Driver

Scuff Plates

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Externally 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

Rain-sensing Wipers

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Side Window Blinds

—

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

Internal Hard Drive

—

Wireless Charger

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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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

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Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

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Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

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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)

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Sensors

Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

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Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Rear AC

—

Electronic Parking Brake

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Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Co-Driver

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Headlights

Halogen

Halogen Projector

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Glovebox Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Electronic

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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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.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

✓Modern, muscular, and youthful design with a stylish sloping roofline and connected rear tail-lamps.
✓Spacious, practical cabin with good storage areas and comfortable seating for four adults.
✓Offers multiple petrol powertrains, including the returning Boosterjet engine for enthusiasts.
✓Well-equipped with keyless entry, climate control, cruise control, wireless charger, and steering-mounted controls.
✓Plush ride quality with confident handling over rough roads and stable performance at high speeds.
✓High 190 mm ground clearance enhances city usability and boosts confidence for new drivers.
✓Standard safety features include ESP, hill hold, rear defogger, and traction control.