Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Thar Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.19,81,546^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	8 kmpl	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mahindra Thar
Rs17 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Earth Edition AT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,81,546^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,720/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.94,771	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1337 Reviews	4.4 Based on 610 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Earth Edition AT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,81,546^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,720/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

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Insurance

Rs.94,771

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.5

Based on 1337 Reviews

4.4

Based on 610 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mStallion 150 TGDi	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	150.19bhp@5000rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1250-3000rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mStallion 150 TGDi

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1997

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

150.19bhp@5000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	8	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	9	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3990
Width (mm)	1820	1745
Height (mm)	1855	1500
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410
Approach Angle	41.2	-
Break Over Angle	26.2	-
Departure Angle	36	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	318
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Glove Box Light	-	No
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Additional Features	Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

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Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	4	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	4	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	-	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	BlueSense	-
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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MahindraThar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
Mahindra Thar ROXX
Rs.12.99 - 23.09 Lakh^*
Thar vs Thar ROXX
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MahindraThar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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MahindraThar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
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MahindraThar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
Mahindra Scorpio
Rs.13.62 - 17.50 Lakh^*
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MahindraThar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs.13.99 - 24.89 Lakh^*
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Baleno comparison with similar cars

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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Maruti FRONX
Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
Baleno vs FRONX
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Toyota Glanza
Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Maruti Swift
Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
Maruti Dzire
Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs13.99 - 24.89 Lakh^*
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Rs12.99 - 23.09 Lakh^*
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Rs18.90 - 26.90 Lakh^*
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Maruti Swift
Rs6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Dzire
Punch
Maruti Baleno
Rs6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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FRONX
Glanza
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Rs5 - 8.45 Lakh^*
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Tigor
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Rs5.64 - 7.47 Lakh^*
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Rs7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.50 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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