Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price starts at Rs. 11.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 17.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Ciaz delivers 20.04 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Ciaz a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Ciaz, the Ciaz is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Ciaz Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMaruti Suzuki Ciaz
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.80 LakhRs. 11.89 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl20.04 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1462 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm103.25bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Ciaz Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATMaruti Ciaz Alpha AT
Rating
269 reviews
207 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 4 Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 20.04 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/55 R16
Boot Space Not Available 510 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 34,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 22,991 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 27,716 / 5 years
Insurance Thar Insurance Ciaz Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74 x 85
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
43 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
20.04 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
16
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.4 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless, Radial

Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leather
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
510
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
4
Boot Space
Not Available
510 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Glass
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4490*1730*1485 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
4

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Touchscreen Smart Play System
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
7 Inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
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
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
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
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Torque Assist, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION COMPLIANCE
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
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
3
3
Side Airbag
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1530 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
  • Spacious, comfortable and feels premium
  • Second row leg room can shame cars from many segments above it
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
  • Only 2 airbags in even the top Alpha model
  • No sunroof which it's rivals have
  • Not the most inspiring to drive
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best Ciaz or Slavia?
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. The Ciaz continues to get the basics of space, ride quality, and ease of driving spot on. This alone, in our books, is enough reason to seriously consider buying one. Then there's the fact that the new engine brings with it a bucketload of efficiency and also solves the automatic’s drinking habit to a fair extent. On the other hand, The Skoda Slavia offers a sweet balance between the alternatives currently available in the segment, blending modern tech with great space, practicality, and driveability. 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 Ciaz Sigma or S-cross Sigma?
  • DIESEL CAR GIVES 18 KM/LIT GREAT CAR. MARUTI SHOULD KEEP THE DIESEL VARIANT.
  • The Maruti Ciaz 1.4 Sigma has been discontinued. On the other hand, the S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. However, the price will be a big deciding factor. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. What is better, to buy Ciaz or Dzire?
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. If you need a comfortable sedan that ticks a lot of boxes for a daily driver which can also do long distances in comfort then look no further. Maruti Ciaz is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.25bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138Nm@4400rpm. On the other hand, The Dzire looks premium inside-out and has enough equipment to match its appeal. Maruti Dzire is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1197 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 88.50bhp@6000rpm and torque of 113Nm@4400rpm. 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.
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹5.91 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
For the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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