Mahindra Thar vs Tata Sierra Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Tata Sierra comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Tata Sierra Accomplished 1.5 Kryojet AT is priced at ₹19.99 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Tata Sierra Accomplished 1.5 Kryojet AT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Sierra Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Tata Sierra
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	118 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Tata Sierra

₹ 19.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

19.99 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹36,911

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

50 Liters

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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622 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

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

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Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

20.8 Kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

260 Nm @ 1500-2750 Rpm

Engine

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

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline

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

1.5L Kryojet

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

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Drivetrain

4WD

FWD

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

118 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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Others

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Electric Motor

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift

Idle Start/Stop

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Regenerative Braking

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Acceleration

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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E20 Compatibility

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Engine Capacity (cc)

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1497 Cc

Kerb Weight

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Height

1850 mm

1715 Mm

Width

1820 mm

1841 Mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

205 Mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Wheelbase

2450 mm

2730 Mm

Length

3985 mm

4340 Mm

Length*Width*Height

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Minimum Turning Radius

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5.3 M

Spare Wheel

Steel

215/65 R17

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

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 With FSD

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc Brakes

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

225/55R-19

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.3 M

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber With FSD

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

225/55R-19

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Steering

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Additional Steering Features

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Antenna

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

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Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled

Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Rub - Strips

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Roof Rails

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Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

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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)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 6 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Interior Colours

Black

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Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

50:50

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

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Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Ventilated Seat Type

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Cooled

Rear Armrest

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Cup Holder

Wrappings

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Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob & Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Warning

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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

Puncture Repair Kit

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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Reflectors

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Rollover & Protection System

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

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Interior Door Handles

Black

Silver

One Touch Up

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

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Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

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Power Windows

Front Only

Driver (With Pinch Guard) And All Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

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ORVM Colour

Black

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Power Windows Position

Front Only

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Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

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Rain-sensing Wipers

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Turn Indicators on ORVM

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One Touch - Up

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Boot-lid Opener

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Electric Tailgate Release

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

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Piano Black Finish, Turn Indicators On ORVMs

One Touch-Down

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Adjustable ORVM

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Auto Folding

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

—

USB Compatibility

Speakers

8 JBL With Dolby Atmos & Soundbar Speakers, 4 Tweeters

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

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

Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

Display

12.29 Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

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Android Auto

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Apple CarPlay

—

Steering-mounted controls

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Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

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iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

Wireless Charger

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Touch Screen Size

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12.29 Inch

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

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

10.24 Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

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Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

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Head Up Display (HUD)

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

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Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

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Cup Holders

Front Only

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

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Sunglass Holder

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Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

360 Degree Camera

Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

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Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver (with Light)

Rear AC

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Headlight & Ignition On Reminder

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Automatic Headlamps

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Taillights

LED

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Fog Lights

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LED - Front

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cabin Lamps

Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

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Headlights

Halogen

Bi-LED Projector

Reading Lamp

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Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow me home headlamps

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Puddle Lamps

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Ambient Interior Lighting

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Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Electronic

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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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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.

Tata Sierra

✓It benefits from the added safety and convenience of ADAS features.
✓It features a panoramic sunroof and a dashboard equipped with three screens.
✓It retains the signature large side window design inspired by the original Sierra.