Defender vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 96.68 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Thar, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1497 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm
Top speed 191 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
54 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 245/75 R16
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
3

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
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
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
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
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Mahindra Thar?

84% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 587 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
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 Defender
Mileage 4.3 3.9
Performance 4.7 4.5
Comfort 4.8 4.2
Maintenance 4.1 4.0
Safety 4.8 4.4
Features 4.7 4.1
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Land Rover Defender Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar?
Defender has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Defender by ₹96.68 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar?
For the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@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 Defender has better performance.

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