Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV300 vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Among the three, the Tata Nexon is the most affordable at Rs. 7.40 Lakh, followed by the Mahindra Thar at Rs. 10.32 Lakh and the Mahindra XUV300 at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the XUV300 leads with a claimed 19.7 kmpl, ahead of the Nexon at 17.44 kmpl and the Thar at 11 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm, the XUV300 a 1497cc engine producing 115.05bhp@3750rpm and the Nexon a 1199cc engine producing 118.27bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar, XUV300 and Nexon, the Nexon is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the XUV300 stands out for mileage.

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Thar vs XUV300 vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMahindra XUV300Tata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 14.76 LakhRs. 7.40 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl19.7 kmpl17.44 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1497 cc1199 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm115.05bhp@3750rpm118.27bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not AvailableNot Available180 Km/h

Thar vs XUV300 vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMahindra XUV300 W8 Opt AMT DT DieselTata Nexon Smart
Rating
269 reviews
271 reviews
199 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.76 Lakh Rs. 7.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 115.05bhp@3750rpm 118.27bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Manual Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 19.7 Kmpl 17.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 205/65 R16 195/60 R16
Boot Space Not Available Not Available 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes No
Cruise Control No Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Rs. 14,315 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Not Available Rs. 39,989 Nexon Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
1199 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
CRDi
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
115.05bhp@3750rpm
118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
300Nm@1500-2500rpm
170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
2
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Di
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
Eco|City|Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
42 Liters
44 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
19.7 Kmpl
17.44 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
20 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
21 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
205/65 R16
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
4
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Not Available
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Semi
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
5
Doors
3
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
Not Available
382 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
3995*1821*1627 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2600 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
208 mm
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
9 Touch Screen Infotainment, 2 Tweeters, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, Apple Car Play, Android Auto
Not Available
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-dimming IRVM
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
SMS Read Out
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Not Available
3
Android Auto
No
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
No
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
Not Available
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
Not Available
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
No
Speakers Front
No
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Single Pane
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Corner Braking Control, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Panic Braking Signal, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Roll-over Mitigation
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
4 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
No
Side Airbag
No
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
No
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV300?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges if it's polished and the latest tech you're after. On the other hand, Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better petrol or diesel?
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level, and are cheaper in cost than diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better between Mahindra XUV300 and Volkswagen Taigun?
  • Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. On the other hand, Volkswagen Taigun looks just like a baby VW SUV and a classy one at that. In terms of build, it does feel a tad better than its key rival, the Creta, but falls short in fit and finish levels compared to the Polo and Vento. However, the features and safety equipment on offer are definitely a step up. The quality of features is excellent and the way the Taigun GT drives has to be the most impressive aspect of this entire package. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
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Thar Vs XUV300 Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV300?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Mahindra XUV300 is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of performance and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV300?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Mahindra XUV300 by ₹4.44 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV300?
For the AXT RWD Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of XUV300 produces 115.05bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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