Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Kia Syros price starts at Rs. 8.42 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and Thar, the Syros is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Syros vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage Not Available9 kmpl
Engine 998 cc1497 cc
Max power 118bhp@6000rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Syros vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTE TurboMahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
9 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 245/75 R16
Boot Space 465 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 16,286 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 37,406 Syros Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Displacement
998 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11 kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
15
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
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
3
Boot Space
465 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
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
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
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
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
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 Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Syros
  • Big on space: among the best rear seat experiences in the segment with recline and ventilation functions
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof plus 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display along with a 5-inch climate control display and front and rear ventilated seats to name a few
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts and also Level 2 ADAS
Kia Syros
  • Quirky design might not be to everyone’s taste
  • Suspension setup needs improvement
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Kia Syros Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Kia Syros is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar?
The Kia Syros is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹1.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar?
For the HTE Turbo version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Syros produces 118bhp@6000rpm of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm 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 Kia Syros has better performance.

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