Mahindra Thar vs Tata Nexon Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹8.07 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Nexon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Tata Nexon
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

₹ 8.07 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

8.07 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹14,901

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.2

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

44 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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382 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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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

17.44 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

Engine

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

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

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 Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Top Speed

—

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

118 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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767 km

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

2, SOHC

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1620 mm

Width

1820 mm

1804 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

208 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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208 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2498 mm

Length

3985 mm

3995 mm

Length*Width*Height

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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

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

195 / 60 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

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Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam With Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring And Shock Absorber

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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Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Additional Steering Features

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Rub-strips

—

Black

Roof Rails

—

Central Locking

Remote

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)

Interior Colours

Black

Off-White And Grey

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

Rear Armrest

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

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)

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

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

High-beam Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Painted

One Touch Up

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

One Touch Down

Scuff Plates

Optional

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Painted

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Internal With Key

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

—

7 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

—

7 inch

Android Auto

Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Wireless Charger

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

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

2 Trips

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

—

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

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Sunglass Holder

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

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

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

Air Purifier

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Rear AC

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Optional

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.