Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Maruti Jimny or Mahindra Thar? 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. Maruti Jimny price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Jimny Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Maruti Jimny	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.17,05,510^*	Rs.19,81,546^*
Mileage (city)	-	8 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs17 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Dual Tone AT	Earth Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,05,510^*	Rs.19,81,546^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,002/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.37,720/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.38,765	Rs.94,771
User Rating	4.5 Based on 388 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1353 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha Dual Tone AT

Earth Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,05,510^*

Rs.19,81,546^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,002/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.37,720/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.38,765

Rs.94,771

User Rating

4.5

Based on 388 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1353 Reviews

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

Engine Type

K15B

mStallion 150 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

1462

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103bhp@6000rpm

150.19bhp@5000rpm

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

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3985
Width (mm)	1645	1820
Height (mm)	1720	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2590	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1395	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1405	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1205	-
Grossweight (kg)	1545	-
Approach Angle	36°	41.2
Break Over Angle	24°	26.2
Departure Angle	46°	36
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	211	-
No. of Doors	5	3
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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 & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
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	Height only	Yes
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	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert FuryNapoli Black+1 MoreThar 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	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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)	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)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar 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	6	2
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	9	7
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

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

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