Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Hyundai Venue price starts at Rs. 8.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.32 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Venue offers a claimed 18.5 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Venue uses a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Venue and Thar, the Venue is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Venue vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai VenueMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.00 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 18.5 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc1497 cc
Max power 82bhp@6000rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Venue vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Venue HX 2Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Rating
47 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 82bhp@6000rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox Not Available 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Hyundai Venue Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 18.5 Kmpl 9 kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 15,474 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 42,193 Venue Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa MPi
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
82bhp@6000rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
114.7Nm@4200rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
Not Available
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.5 Kmpl
9 kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
15
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Highway Terrain

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.66
4.2 inch
Upholstery
Fabric
Vinyl
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1800*1665 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Brake Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Brake Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
No
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Cage
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Venue
  • Good spread of engines and transmissions to choose from.
  • Feature-loaded: 12.3 inch touchscreen, sunroof, ventilated front seats, BOSE music system and more Strong safety net: 6 standard airbags, all round parking sensors, 360-degree camera and ADAS too
  • Well-built and premium cabin
  • Comfortable space for four adults
  • Good ride quality, Handles bad roads with ease
Hyundai Venue
  • Headlining features limited to the top-end HX10 variant - auto-dimming IRVM, ADAS, bigger touchscreen, fully-digital instrument cluster and premium sound system
  • Turbo-petrol’s real-world fuel efficiency in heavy traffic is low (9-10kmpl depending on driving conditions)
  • Some rivals offer a panoramic sunroof
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Latest News on Hyundai Venue and Mahindra Thar

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Huge difference in price of all model of Venue at SN HYUNDAI BERHAMPORE WEST BENGAL feeling very much confused
  • Price differences across Hyundai Venue models may vary based on the variant, features, taxes, and dealership-specific offers. For accurate and detailed pricing, we recommend connecting directly with the dealership. They will clarify the differences and guide you toward the best available options. You may also click on the link to view the details of the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/hyundai/Delhi

Hyundai Venue Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Venue is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
The Hyundai Venue is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹2.32 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
For the HX 2 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Venue produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Venue has better performance.

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