Tata Nexon vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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

Tata Nexon vs Mahindra Thar Comparison Overview

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

Tata Nexon

₹ 8.07 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.07 Lakh

9.99 Lakh

EMI

₹14,901

@ 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

Colors

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Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres

47 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Doors

5 Doors

3 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Bootspace

382 litres

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Idle Start/Stop

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Acceleration

—

Mileage (ARAI)

17.44 kmpl

15.2 kmpl

DC Fast Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Battery Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode

Manual - 6 Gears

AC Regular Charging

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Drivetrain

FWD

4WD

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

14.3 seconds

Range

—

Driving Range

767 km

—

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

2, SOHC

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Top Speed

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

14.3 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Engine Type

1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

D117 CRDe

City Mileage

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Engine

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

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

Ground Clearance

208 mm

226 mm

Width

1804 mm

1820 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

208 mm

—

Height

1620 mm

1850 mm

Length

3995 mm

3985 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm

2450 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Rear Tyres

195 / 60 R16

245 / 75 R16

Rear Suspension

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

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Steering

—

Wheels

Steel Rims

Spare Wheel

Steel

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Front Suspension

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Additional Steering Features

—

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Front Tyres

195 / 60 R16

245 / 75 R16

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Front Brake Type

Disc

Chassis Type

—

Ladder Frame

Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Rub-strips

Black

—

Roof Rails

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver 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, Seat Height Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Armrest

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Seatback Pockets

Driver Armrest

—

Interior Colours

Off-White And Grey

Black

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Vinyl

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seat Type

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Blind Spot Detection

—

High-beam Assist

—

Airbags

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Dashcam

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Lane Departure Warning

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Key

Internal

One Touch Up

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Rear Wiper

One Touch Down

Side Window Blinds

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

ORVM Colour

Black

Scuff Plates

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Black

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Black

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Black

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Black

Infotainment Screen Size

7 inch

—

AM/FM Radio

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

7 inch

—

Steering-mounted controls

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Android Auto

Wired

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Internal Hard Drive

—

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Average Fuel Consumption

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

Analogue - Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

Analogue - Digital

Clock

Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Speedometer

—

Digital & Analog

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

Unlimited Km

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Parking Assist

Visual Display

Heater

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

—

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Cruise Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Rear AC

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Air Conditioner

Manual

Yes (Manual)

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Third Row AC Zone

—

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

—

Manual

Taillights

LED

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Centre

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Halogen

Glovebox Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps

Front

Centre

Headlight Height Adjuster

Rear Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Optional

—

Cornering Headlights

Differential Lock

Electronic

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Descent Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Manual Shift - Lever

Brakes

—

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Tata Nexon

✓The Nexon features design elements like LED DRLs, alloy wheels & more.
✓The Nexon has received a 5-star safety rating from GNCAP.
✓The cabin is spacious compared to the others in the segment.
✓The Nexon is available in multiple powertrains and variants.

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.