Isuzu D-Max vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Isuzu D-Max price starts at Rs. 10.19 Lakh, which is Rs. 13,000 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the D-Max offers a claimed 14 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the D-Max uses a 2499cc engine producing 77.77bhp@3800rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the D-Max and Thar, the D-Max is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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D-Max vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Isuzu D-MaxMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.19 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 14 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 2499 cc1497 cc
Max power 77.77bhp@3800rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

D-Max vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info ISUZU D-Max CBC HR 2.0Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
26 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name ISUZU Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.19 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2499 cc 1497 cc
Body Type Pick Up,SUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 77.77bhp@3800rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
ISUZU D-Max Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205 R16C 245/75 R16
Boot Space 1495 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Yes Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 19,712 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,518 D-Max Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
2499 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
VGT Intercooled Diesel
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
2499 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
77.77bhp@3800rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
176Nm@1500-2400rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
1550 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
14 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
5
3
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
205 R16C
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Additional Interior Features
Fabric Seat Cover and Moulded Roof Lining,High Contrast New Gen Digital Display with Clock,Large A-Pillar Assist Grip,Multiple Storage Compartments,Twin Glove Box,Vinyl Floor Cover
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
1495
Not Available
Seating Capacity
2
4
Doors
2
3
Boot Space
1495 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5375*1860*1800 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
220 mm
226 mm
No. Of Doors
2
3

Addtional Comfort Features
Blower with Heater,Dust and Pollen Filter,Inner and Outer Dash Noise Insulation,Clutch Footrest,Front Wiper with Intermittent Mode,ORVMs with Adjustment Retension,Co-Driver Seat Sliding,Sun Visor for Driver & Co-Driver,Twin 12V Mobile Charging Points
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Fabric Seat Cover and Moulded Roof Lining,High Contrast New Gen Digital Display with Clock,Large A-Pillar Assist Grip,Multiple Storage Compartments,Twin Glove Box,Vinyl Floor Cover
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Not Available
No
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Yes
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
Yes
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Hydraulic Brake with Large Booster and LSPV, Ventilated Front Disc Brake with Twin Pot Caliper,Brake Override System,Chassis and Cabin with Crumple Zones,Cross Car Front Beam,Door Side Intrusion Beams,Steel Skid Plate with Engine Bottom Guard,ELR Seat Belts,Warning Lights and Buzzers
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
No
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag
No
No

grossWeight
2990
Not Available

Is ISUZU D-Max Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen ISUZU D-Max over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 525 users have also rated ISUZU D-Max and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences ISUZU D-Max is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Thar D-Max
Mileage 3.7 3.9
Performance 3.9 4.5
Comfort 4.0 4.2
Maintenance 3.9 4.0
Safety 4.4 4.4
Features 4.6 4.1
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Which car is best between ISUZU D-Max vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Isuzu D-Max is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper ISUZU D-Max vs Mahindra Thar?
The Isuzu D-Max is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹13,000.
Which car offers better performance ISUZU D-Max vs Mahindra Thar?
For the CBC HR 2.0 version, 2499 cc Diesel engine of D-Max produces 77.77bhp@3800rpm of power and 176Nm@1500-2400rpm of torque. Whereas for the AXT RWD Diesel 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 Isuzu D-Max has better performance.

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