Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kushaq

Last Updated: November 14, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 18.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,000 cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kushaq, priced at Rs. 19.19 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm and the Kushaq a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm.

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Thar vs Kushaq Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGSkoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.99 LakhRs. 19.19 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.72 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1498 cc
Max power 150bhp@3750rpm147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Thar vs Kushaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel ATSkoda Kushaq 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG
Rating
36 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Mahindra Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 150bhp@3750rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Skoda Kushaq Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.72 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 205/55 R17
Boot Space Not Available 385 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
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. 37,122 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Thar Insurance Kushaq Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D22 mHawk
1.5 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
150bhp@3750rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1321-1322 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.72 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
clutchType
Not Available
Dry Dual Clutch
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
205/55 R17
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Analog with MID
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
2
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1405 Litres
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
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
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4229*1760*1612 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Electronic Locking Differential
Rear Parcel Shelf
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Electronic Locking Differential
Rear Parcel Shelf
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
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
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
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
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
No
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front & Rear
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
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1730 kg
approachAngle
40 °
Not Available
breakOverAngle
26.4 °
Not Available
departureAngle
36 °
Not Available
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kushaq?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Skoda Kushaq by ₹20,000.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kushaq?
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 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Kushaq produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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