Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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

Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar Comparison Overview

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

Maruti Jimny

₹ 12.32 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

12.32 Lakh

9.99 Lakh

EMI

₹22,739

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres

47 litres

Doors

5 Doors

3 Doors

Bootspace

208 litres

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Seating Capacity

4 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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14.3 seconds

AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

16.94 kmpl

15.2 kmpl

City Mileage

13.21 kmpl

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

134.2 Nm @ 4000 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Engine

1462 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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14.3 seconds

Battery

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Engine Type

K15B

D117 CRDe

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

15.29 kmpl

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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)

103 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

678 km

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Electric Motor

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

134.2 Nm @ 4000 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Kerb Weight

1200 kg

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Height

1720 mm

1850 mm

Width

1645 mm

1820 mm

Ground Clearance

210 mm

226 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

210 mm

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Wheelbase

2590 mm

2450 mm

Length

3985 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Front Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

195 / 80 R15

245 / 75 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

5.7 metres

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Rear Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

195 / 80 R15

245 / 75 R16

Chassis Type

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Ladder Frame

Tyres

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Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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

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

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

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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

Folding Rear Seat

Inclined

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Vinyl

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

40:40

50:50

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

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Black

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

Electrically Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

7 inch

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USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

7 inch

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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

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

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Digital & Analog

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Warranty (Years)

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3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

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Unlimited Km

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

Reverse Camera

Visual Display

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

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Manual

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Fog Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Centre

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

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Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

✓Delivers impressive off-road performance.
✓The rear seat can comfortably accommodate two large adults.
✓Its styling makes it look extremely desirable.
✓It handles large bumps and potholes with excellent composure.
✓Its well-proportioned dimensions ensure good ergonomics.

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.