Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Baleno

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 7.43 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Baleno priced at Rs. 6.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Baleno (Petrol Model) is 22.94 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Maruti Baleno (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Maruti Baleno Alpha Regal Edition can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs Baleno

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATBaleno Alpha Regal Edition
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe 1.2 L K Series Engine
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 22.35 Kmpl
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Thar vs Baleno Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha Regal Edition
Rating
280 reviews
207 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.83 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 22.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/55 R16
Boot Space ... 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,032 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 26,571 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 48,962 Baleno Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.2 L K Series Engine
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
113Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Kerb Weight
...
925-955 Kg
Turbo Charger

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
...
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
22.35 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
19 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
24 kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.85 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Summary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
...
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3990*1745*1500 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
...

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto dimming IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Immobilizer Request, Battery Health)
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
3 pt ELR Seat Belts (All occupants), Seat Belt Reminder (Rear) - Lamp & Buzzer, Suzuki Connect Safety and Security(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Tow Away and Tracking, Geo-Fence, Time Fence, Valet Alert), Suzuki Connect Alerts and Notifications(Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel (Petrol), Low Range, Dashboard View),Auto dimming IRVM
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Puc Expiry
...
Insurance Expiry
...
E Manual
...
Digital Car Key
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
Over Speeding Alert
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Boot Open
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Thar
  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.
Maruti Baleno
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • lost of highlight features
  • refined and fun to use petrol engine
  • comfortable ride quality.
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Maruti Baleno
  • AMT is jerky to use at times
  • not as sophisticated as a CVT
  • the boot loading lip is high
  • not a sharp handling car.

Is Mahindra Thar Better Than Maruti Baleno?

50% users have chosen Mahindra Thar over Maruti Baleno in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1159 users have also rated Mahindra Thar and Maruti Baleno on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
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 Baleno Thar
Mileage 3.8 4.3
Performance 4.5 4.2
Comfort 4.2 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 4.2
Safety 4.3 3.6
Features 4.4 4.3
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Maruti Baleno Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best choice in between TataAltroz or Maruti Baleno?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The Tata Altroz fits right into the mix of premium hatchbacks. But because it does not deliver a step-up or wow experience over its rivals, it fails to set a new standard in the segment. The diesel does feel like a versatile unit and delivers a good drive on both highways and in the city. The long feature list is the practicality of the cabin with loads of storage and a good fit and finish. The balance of the Alpha Apc platform too raises the bar on comfort and handling in the segment. And finally, the looks, which definitely set a new standard in the segment. On the other hand, the new Baleno is still a safe and sensible choice. Now with the design changes, feature additions, and improved drive, it has become more desirable too. Some things could have been better though. Maruti Suzuki should have improved the seating comfort, given it a more powerful petrol engine option, and made more significant changes to the exterior to help it look like a brand-new car. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which is better, Tata Tiago NRG or Maruti Baleno?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The facelifted Tiago NRG borrows the standard model’s 86PS/113Nm 1.2-liter petrol motor. Facelifted Tata Tiago NRG is packed with features such as a 7-inch touchscreen Harman infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster, steering-mounted audio controls, push-button start with keyless entry, manual air conditioning, and power windows. Safety is taken care of by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rear parking camera. On the other hand, the new Baleno is still a safe and sensible choice. Now with the design changes, feature additions, and improved drive it has become more desirable too. Some things could have been better though. Maruti Suzuki should have improved the seating comfort, given it a more powerful petrol engine option, and made more significant changes to the exterior to help it look like a brand-new car. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which one is best to buy Baleno or Toyota Glanza?
  • If you are looking for a hatch that ticks a lot of boxes, the Glanza is a great option. There's a decent features list, efficient engine options, and more space than a number of more expensive sedans. So, if your priorities are a spacious cabin, fuel efficiency and decent features, and power performance, you may go for Glanza. On the other hand, The Baleno is a value-for-money family hatchback that’s practical, well-equipped, efficient, and easy to drive. 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 Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Baleno is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 7.76 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
For the Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha Regal Edition version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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