Mahindra Thar vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Toyota Fortuner comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT 2.7 Petrol is priced at ₹34.76 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT 2.7 Petrol comes with 2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Toyota Fortuner
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	164 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Toyota Fortuner

₹ 34.76 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

34.76 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹64,184

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4.2

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

80 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

—

296 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

7 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

13.25 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

10.3 kmpl

City Mileage

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11.4 kmpl

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

245 Nm @ 4000 Rpm

Engine

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

2694 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

BS 6

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

13.25 seconds

Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

2TR-FE I4 Dual VVT-i

Top Speed

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190 kmph

Highway Mileage

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15.54 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

RWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

164 Bhp @ 5200 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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824 km

Others

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Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

245 Nm @ 4000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Regenerative Braking

—

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

4, DOHC

Idle Start/Stop

—

Acceleration

—

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1835 mm

Width

1820 mm

1855 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

210 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2745 mm

Length

3985 mm

4795 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Spare Wheel

Steel

Alloy

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Double Wishbone With Stabiliser

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

265 / 65 R17

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.8 metres

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

4-Link With Coil Spring And Stabiliser

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

265 / 65 R17

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

—

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

Roof Rails

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black

Chamois / Black

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

50:50

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Armrest

—

Driver Armrest

—

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Cooled

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Front Only

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (ANCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

One Touch Down

All

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

All (with Pinch Guard)

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Opening And Closing

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

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 (Yes)

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

DVD Playback

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Wireless Charger

—

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

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Optional

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

—

Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

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

Reverse Camera

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

—

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Air Purifier

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents On Roof

Third Row AC Zone

—

Blower, Vents On Roof

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

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

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

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.