Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Last Updated: November 11, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs. 8.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Ertiga a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Ertiga, the Thar is the better pick for performance, while the Ertiga stands out for affordability.

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Thar vs Ertiga Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGMaruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 8.90 Lakh
Mileage Not Available20.51 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1462 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Ertiga Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDMaruti Suzuki Ertiga Lxi
Rating
36 reviews
201 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 8.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.51 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 185/65 R15
Boot Space Not Available 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags 2 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 17,217 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 49,671 Thar Insurance Rs. 44,591 Ertiga Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
139Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1175-1225 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.51 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
18
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Vinyl
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Analog with MID
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
209 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4435*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger
Not Available
Airbags
2
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Suzuki Heartect Platform
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
2 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1760 kg
approachAngle
40°
Not Available
breakOverAngle
26.4°
Not Available
departureAngle
36°
Not Available

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • Four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
  • CNG is available with more features
  • Claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior
  • Power numbers have dropped slightly
  • Prices have jumped up

Is Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Better Than Mahindra Thar OG?

100% users have chosen Maruti Suzuki Ertiga over Mahindra Thar OG in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 501 users have also rated Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Mahindra Thar OG 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 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 Ertiga Thar
Mileage 4.1 4.6
Performance 4.2 4.8
Comfort 4.2 4.7
Maintenance 4.2 4.9
Safety 3.6 4.8
Features 3.9 1.2
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Mahindra Thar OG Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar OG is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹1.42 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
For the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Lxi version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 139Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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