Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar

Defender Price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh which is Rs. 82.24 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Thar priced at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 11.5 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 11 kmpl. In technical specifications, Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine. The Comparison Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One vs Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Defender vs Thar

Key Highlights Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneThar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Engine Type Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 mHawk 130 CRDe
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm

Defender vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
54 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Tyre Size ... 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 97,845 Thar Insurance
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Displacement
4395 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
mHawk 130 CRDe
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
...
Turbo Charger

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
...
Fuel Capacity
...
57 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
...
Mileage (City)
...
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
11 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
18
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
Hydraulic
Tyre Size
...
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
...
Digital Cluster Size
...
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
...
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
Glove Box
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
3

Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Wheel Covers
...
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
...
Integrated Antenna
LED DRLs
LED Fog Lamps
...
LED Taillights
Sun Roof
Panoramic
...
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Side Stepper
...
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
...
Trunk Light
...
Antenna
Shark Fi
Fender-mounted
Roof Rails
...
LED Headlamps
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
...
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
wireless android auto play
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
14
4
Adjustable Steering
4
...
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
...
Rear Window Washer
Cupholders
Front & Rear
...
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
...
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
...
Heated Seats
Front Only
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
10.24 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
Touchscreen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
...
Paddle Shifters
...
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice Commands
Powered Seats
Front
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Curtain Airbag
Available
...
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
...
Side Airbag Rear
Speed Alert
SOS Emergency Assistance
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
...
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Day Night IRVM
Keyless Entry
Passenger Airbag
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag

Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Crash Notification
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

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?

80% 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 ₹2.44 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar?
For the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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