Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs. 13.14 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar OG, priced at Rs. 18.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 9 kmpl, while the Ertiga delivers 20.3 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm and the Ertiga a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Ertiga, the Ertiga is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Ertiga Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGMaruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.99 LakhRs. 13.14 Lakh
Mileage 9 kmpl20.3 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1462 cc
Max power 150bhp@3750rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Ertiga Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel ATMaruti Ertiga ZXI Plus AT
Rating
36 reviews
198 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.14 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 150bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 9 kmpl 20.3 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 185/65 R15
Boot Space Not Available 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 36,735 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,421 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Thar Insurance Ertiga Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
D22 mHawk
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
150bhp@3750rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
139Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1150-1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
9 kmpl
20.3 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
15
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
17.8 Cm Touchscreen SmartPlay Infotainment System, Tweeters 2, Apple Carplay, Android auto, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Electronic Locking Differential
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless android auto & apple carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
Android Auto
3
Yes
Apple CarPlay
2
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Electronic Locking Differential
Wireless android auto & apple carplay
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
7 inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & 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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
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 )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1785

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
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.

Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar 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 vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is cheaper than Mahindra Thar OG by ₹5.85 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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. Whereas for the ZXI Plus AT 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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