Mahindra Thar OG vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.08 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Safari, the Thar is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 9 kmplNot Available
Engine 1497 cc1498 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Thar vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
36 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 9 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 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. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
9 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
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
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Radial Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
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
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
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
Available
Additional Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
no inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
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
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
Forward Collision Warning
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
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
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 Tata Safari is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹3.08 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
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 Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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