Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.58 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar returns a claimed 9 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar and XEV 9e, the Thar is the better pick for affordability.

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Thar vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 9 kmpl542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 116.93bhp@3500rpm228bhp

Thar vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
269 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
16
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
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
3
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
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
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
207 mm
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
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
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.3 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
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
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
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
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

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
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 495 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Thar XEV 9e
Mileage 5.0 3.9
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.2
Maintenance 5.0 4.0
Safety 5.0 4.4
Features 5.0 4.1
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Latest News on Mahindra Thar and Mahindra XEV 9e

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

Mahindra Thar Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹11.58 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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