Mahindra Thar OG vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 17,000 cheaper than the base variant of Renault Duster, priced at Rs. 10.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 9 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 19.41 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Duster a 999cc engine producing 99bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Duster, the Thar is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Duster stands out for mileage.

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Thar vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage 9 kmpl19.41 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc999 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm99bhp@5000rpm

Thar vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDRenault Duster Authentic 1.0 Turbo
Rating
36 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 9 kmpl 19.41 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 225/60 R17
Boot Space Not Available 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,292 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 44,666 Duster Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
Turbo TCe 100
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
166Nm@2000-3750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
9 kmpl
19.41 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
225/60 R17
Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Vinyl
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
212 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
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)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1800 kg
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar OG is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your car. But Renault Duster is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Renault Duster by ₹17,000.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
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 Authentic 1.0 Turbo version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 166Nm@2000-3750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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