Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: November 9, 2026

Kia Syros price starts at Rs. 8.42 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 14.77 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm and the Thar a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and Thar, the Syros is the better pick for affordability, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Syros vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 14.77 Lakh
Engine 998 cc2184 cc
Max power 118bhp@6000rpm150bhp@3750rpm

Syros vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTE TurboMahindra Thar OG 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
9 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 150bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 255/60 R19
Boot Space 465 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 16,286 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 36,576 Syros Insurance Rs. 1.02 Lakh Thar Insurance
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Displacement
998 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
D22 mHawk
Engine Displacement
998 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
150bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
55 Liters

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
255/60 R19
Wheel Size
15
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrain

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Semi-Leatherette
Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Analog with MID
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space
465 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Fender-mounted
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Electronic Locking Differential
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Electronic Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
10.25 inch
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
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
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
Yes
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

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
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Cage
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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

approachAngle
Not Available
40 °
breakOverAngle
Not Available
26.4 °
departureAngle
Not Available
36 °

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 OG FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar OG?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar OG?
The Kia Syros is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹6.35 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Mahindra Thar OG?
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 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 150bhp@3750rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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