Toyota Hilux vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Toyota Hilux and Mahindra Thar comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Toyota Hilux STD 4X4 MT is priced at ₹28.52 Lakh, Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh.
Toyota Hilux STD 4X4 MT comes with 2755 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.

Toyota Hilux vs Mahindra Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Toyota Hilux	Mahindra Thar
Engine Capacity	2755 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution
Power	201 bhp @ 3400 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Toyota Hilux

₹ 28.52 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

28.52 Lakh

9.99 Lakh

EMI

₹52,662

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Tank Capacity

—

Doors

4 Doors

3 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

80 litres

47 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

Bootspace

470 litres

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201 Bhp @ 3400 Rpm

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Highway Mileage

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

420 Nm @ 1400 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Max Motor Performance

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

14.3 seconds

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS 6

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

—

Driving Range

—

Drivetrain

4WD

Battery

—

City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Engine Type

Four Cylinder Inline Turbocharged

D117 CRDe

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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14.3 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

—

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

10 kmpl

15.2 kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Engine

2755 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Top Speed

175 kmph

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Acceleration

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

420 Nm @ 1400 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelbase

3085 mm

2450 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm

226 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Height

1815 mm

1850 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Length

5325 mm

3985 mm

Width

1855 mm

1820 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Minimum Turning Radius

6.4 metres

—

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Front Tyres

265 / 65 R17

245 / 75 R16

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Tyres

265 / 65 R17

245 / 75 R16

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Steering

—

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steel Rims

Additional Steering Features

—

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring Rigid Axle

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Chassis Type

—

Ladder Frame

Rub-strips

Black

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Roof-Mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Headrests

Front & Rear

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

50:50

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Interior Colours

Black

Rear Armrest

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Interiors

Single Tone

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

Driver Armrest

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Vinyl

Third Row Seat Type

—

Airbags

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

NCAP Rating

3 Star (Euro NCAP)

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Seat Belt Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

—

Scuff Plates

Plastic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Black

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Black

Rear Defogger

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear (with Pinch Guard)

Front Only

Bootlid Opener

Manual

Internal

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

One Touch Up

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Black

Rear Wiper

—

Android Auto

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Apple CarPlay

Speakers

AUX Compatibility

AM/FM Radio

USB Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

8 inch

—

Touchscreen Size

8 inch

—

Steering-mounted controls

Display

Touch-screen Display

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Wireless Charger

Optional

—

iPod Compatibility

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

—

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Shift Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Speedometer

—

Digital & Analog

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

Unlimited Km

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front Only

Sunglass Holder

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Visual Display

Air Purifier

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Manual - Internal Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

—

Rear AC

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

12V Power Outlets

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

—

Manual

Fog Lights

LED

—

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Centre

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Reading Lamp

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Electronic

Manual Shift - Lever

Differential Lock

Electronic

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Brakes

—

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Toyota Hilux

✓Exemplary off-roading capabilities
✓City driving experience is great
✓reliable powertrains

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.