Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Jimny

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Maruti Jimny? 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 Jimny price starts Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Thar Vs Jimny

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Maruti Jimny
On Road Price	Rs.19,96,918^*	Rs.17,10,694^*
Mileage (city)	8 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1462
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mahindra Thar
Rs17 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.95 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Earth Edition AT	Alpha Dual Tone AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,96,918^*	Rs.17,10,694^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.39,204/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,05,010	Rs.45,913
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1314 Reviews	4.5 Based on 377 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Earth Edition AT

Alpha Dual Tone AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,96,918^*

Rs.17,10,694^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.39,204/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,05,010

Rs.45,913

User Rating

4.5

Based on 1314 Reviews

4.5

Based on 377 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mStallion 150 TGDi	K15B
Displacement (cc)	1997	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	150.19bhp@5000rpm	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1250-3000rpm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Multipoint Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	4-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mStallion 150 TGDi

K15B

Displacement (cc)

1997

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

150.19bhp@5000rpm

103bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	8	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	9	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	155
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	155
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3985
Width (mm)	1820	1645
Height (mm)	1855	1720
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2590
Front Tread (mm)	-	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1405
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1205
Grossweight (kg)	-	1545
Approach Angle	41.2	36°
Break Over Angle	26.2	24°
Departure Angle	36	46°
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	-	211
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	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	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
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)	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	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 Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	BlueSense	-
Tweeter	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 Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up

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 Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.50 Lakh & Maruti Jimny price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.

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