Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kushaq

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kushaq, priced at Rs. 18.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 9 kmpl, while the Kushaq delivers 18.72 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Kushaq a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Kushaq, the Kushaq is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Thar vs Kushaq Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGSkoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 18.99 Lakh
Mileage 9 kmpl18.72 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1498 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Thar vs Kushaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDSkoda Kushaq 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG
Rating
36 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Mahindra Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Skoda Kushaq Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 9 kmpl 18.72 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 205/55 R17
Boot Space Not Available 385 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 36,735 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,671 Thar Insurance Kushaq Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.5 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
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)
9 kmpl
18.72 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
205/55 R17
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
10.25
Upholstery
Vinyl
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
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
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
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
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
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
Brake 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
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
Not Available
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Brake Locking Differential
Rear Parcel Shelf
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Not Available
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
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
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
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
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
No
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
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
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
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
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)
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
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 )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
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
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kushaq?
Skoda Kushaq has out rated Mahindra Thar OG on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Skoda Kushaq by ₹8.67 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kushaq?
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 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 the Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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