Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Jimny Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Maruti Jimny comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Maruti Jimny Zeta MT is priced at ₹12.31 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Maruti Jimny Zeta MT comes with 1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Jimny Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Maruti Jimny
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Maruti Jimny

₹ 12.32 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

12.32 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹22,739

@ 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

40 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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208 litres

Seating Capacity

4 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

16.94 kmpl

City Mileage

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13.21 kmpl

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

134.2 Nm @ 4000 Rpm

Engine

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

1462 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

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Engine Type

D117 CRDe

K15B

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

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15.29 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

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AC Regular Charging

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

103 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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678 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

134.2 Nm @ 4000 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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1200 kg

Height

1850 mm

1720 mm

Width

1820 mm

1645 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

210 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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210 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2590 mm

Length

3985 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

3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

195 / 80 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.7 metres

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

195 / 80 R15

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

Central Locking

Remote

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)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat 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)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Inclined

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

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

40:40

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)

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

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

Silver

One Touch Up

Driver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

Driver

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Silver

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

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7 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

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7 inch

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

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

Analogue

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Analogue

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

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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

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

Reverse Camera

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

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Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Halogen

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.