Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Alto price starts at Rs. 5.13 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.19 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Alto 800 delivers 31.59 Km/Kg. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Alto 800 a 796cc engine producing 40.36bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Alto 800, the Alto 800 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Alto 800 Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMaruti Suzuki Alto
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 5.13 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl31.59 Km/Kg
Engine 1497 cc796 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm40.36bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Alto 800 Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMaruti Alto 800 LXI Opt S-CNG
Rating
269 reviews
814 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.13 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 796 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 40.36bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel CNG
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 31.59 Km/Kg
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 145/80 R12
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Not Available
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
F8D
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
796 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
40.36bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
60Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
850 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
CNG
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
31.59 Km/Kg
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Petrol
Secondary Fuel Capacity
Not Available
35 Liters

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Mac Pherson Strut
Suspension Rear
3
3-Link Rigid Axle Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.6
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
145/80 R12
Wheel Size
16
12
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless Tyres

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Dual-Tone interiors,B & C Pillar Upper Trims,C Pillar Lower Trim (Molded,Seat Upholstery(Fabric+Vinyl),Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent on Steering Wheel,Silver Accent on Louvers
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
5

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Covers(Full)
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
3445*1515*1475 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2360 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Digital Clock (In Speedometer Display,Sun Visor(Dr.+Co Dr),RR Seat Head Rest - Integrated Type,Remote Fuel Lid Opener,Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Dr.),Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Passenger),Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
No
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
RR Seat belt ELR Type,High-Mounted Stop Lamp,Front Wiper & Washer(2 Speed+Intermittent)
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
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Now all variants have dual airbags as an option
  • Future ready BS6 compliant engine
  • You just can't beat the Maruti service network.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Still no touchscreen infotainment system
  • No AMT option
  • Base variant misses essentials like power steering and air conditioning.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. How to best Alto ya celerio?
  • Both the Maruti Alto and Maruti Celerio are great options, but the choice depends on your needs. The Alto was an affordable and fuel-efficient option, ideal for city driving, but it has been discontinued. Meanwhile, the Celerio offers a more spacious cabin, better features, and a more powerful engine for a comfortable ride. We recommend checking the specifications and features on the provided websites to choose the best fit for you.https://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Maruti/Maruti_Alto_800https://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Maruti/Maruti_Celerio
Q. Which is better, Maruti Alto 800 or Alto K10?
  • Both cars are great in their own forte. Maruti Alto 800 is a great car which comes at an amazing price point. If you are looking for an entry-level hatchback which is efficient, comfortable and easy on the wallet, the Alto is still hard to beat. On the other hand, Overall, the new Maruti Suzuki K10 really impresses but there are some shortfalls as well. The engine gets vocal at higher revs, there are absolutely no storage spaces for rear seat passengers and there are some key convenience features missing too. Apart from this, the Alto K10 is hard to fault. It is likeable inside out, the engine is powerful with excellent drivability, it has more than space for four people, the ride quality is comfortable and it is extremely easy to drive. The new Alto K10 not feels like a proper upgrade over the 800 but also shines overall as a great product. 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.
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Alto is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹5.19 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800?
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 LXI Opt S-CNG version, 796 cc CNG engine of Alto 800 produces 40.36bhp@6000rpm of power and 60Nm@3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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