Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.87 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, priced at Rs. 16.19 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar returns a claimed 9 kmpl, while the e Vitara offers a claimed 440 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the e Vitara a 49kWh battery producing 142bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar and e Vitara, the Thar is the better pick for affordability.

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Thar vs e Vitara Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMaruti Suzuki e Vitara
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 16.19 Lakh
Mileage / Range 9 kmpl440 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc49 kWh
Max power / Motor 116.93bhp@3500rpm142bhp

Thar vs e Vitara Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMaruti e Vitara Delta
Rating
269 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 16.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 142bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 310 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 31,319 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 68,785 e Vitara 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
105.8 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
49 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
3 Phase AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
142bhp
Range
Not Available
440 km/charge
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
193Nm
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
2WD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1725 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
Charging Time
Not Available
45 Min (10-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6.5 H (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
45 Min (10-80%)

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Electric
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
5.2 m
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
310 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
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
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4275*1800*1640 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
185 mm
No. Of Doors
3
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Snow Mode Switch
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ /Android Auto™ Connectivity
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
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
Snow Mode Switch
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
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
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
40:20:40 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
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
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
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
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
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2180 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
  • Looks handsome & proportionate and still distinctive from its ICE stablemate the Grand Vitara, Two battery packs and over 500 km of range, Feature rich cabin and full safety suite including 7-airbags and level 2 ADAS - a first for a Maruti
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  • No AWD variant makes us sad
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki e Vitara by ₹5.87 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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