Mahindra Thar vs Maruti FRONX

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 6.58 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti FRONX priced at Rs. 7.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti FRONX (Petrol Model) is 22.89 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Maruti FRONX (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Maruti FRONX Alpha Turbo DT AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs FRONX

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATFRONX Alpha Turbo DT AT
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 98.69bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.01 Kmpl
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Thar vs FRONX Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki FRONX Alpha Turbo DT AT
Rating
274 reviews
116 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.03 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 98.69bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed AT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki FRONX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.01 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/60 R16
Boot Space ... 308 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. 25,216 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 53,587 FRONX Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
998 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1055-1060 Kg
Turbo Charger
Mild Hybrid
...

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

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.9 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
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)
Dual Tone Interior, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Premium Fabric Seat, Rear Parcel Tray, Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles, Man Made Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
...
308 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)
Precision Cut Alloy Wheels, UV cut Window Glasses, Skid Plate (Fr & Rr), Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding, Roof Garnish, Nexa Signature connected Full LED Rear combination Lamp With centre LIT, NEXTre’ LED DRLs, LED Multi-reflector Headlamps, NEXWave grille with chrome finish
Rear Spoiler
...
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3995*1765*1550 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
Adjustable Seat Headrest (Front & Rear), Front Footwell Illumination, Fast USB Charging Sockets (Type A & C) (Rear), SUZUKI CONNECT FEATURES(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Safe Time Alert, Headlight OFF, Hazard Lights ON/OFF, Alarm ON/OFF, Low Fuel & Low Range Alert, AC Idling, Door & Lock Status, Battery Status, Trip (Start & End), Driving Score, Guidance Around Destination, View & Share Trip History)
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
SmartPlay Pro Plus Touch Screen Audio, ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through (Hi Suzuki) with Barge-in feature), Multi Information Display (TFT Color)
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
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
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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
Parking Sensors (with Infographic Display), All 3-Point ELR Seat Belts, Electric Torque Assist during Acceleration
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

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
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Over Speeding Alert
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

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 FRONX
  • Mini Grand Vitara styling
  • Cabin offers enough space for four six-footers
  • Supple ride quality
  • One-litre turbo-petrol engine offers all-round driveability and performance.
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Maruti FRONX
  • Lacks niceties like sunroof and ventilated seats
  • Sloping roofline eats into rear headroom
  • Rear cabin lacks adequate storage spaces.

Is Mahindra Thar Better Than Maruti FRONX?

59% users have chosen Mahindra Thar over Maruti FRONX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 888 users have also rated Mahindra Thar and Maruti FRONX 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, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of mileage, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 FRONX Thar
Mileage 3.8 3.8
Performance 4.5 3.8
Comfort 4.2 4.2
Maintenance 4.0 3.8
Safety 4.3 3.7
Features 4.4 4.4
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Maruti FRONX Comparison with Similar Cars

Latest News on Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Is it better than Baleno?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. There’s a lot to like about the Fronx, and little to fault. It brings with it a likeable balance between a premium hatchback, a sub-compact SUV and a compact SUV. The Fronx is ticking the basics of style, space, comfort and everyday usability. A few more features or a smaller asking price would’ve made it a whole lot easier for us to recommend it. 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 dealershipdetails.
Q. Which car is better Thar or Gurkha?
  • Thar
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. Thar looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. The drivetrain includes petrol, diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it every day will still ask you to make many compromises. As a second car or for those who just need the utility of the 4x4 the Thar’s appeal is undeniable. On the other hand, Gurkha's old-school design, comfortable seating for four, pliant low-speed ride, surprisingly easy to drive in the city, and refined engine. Even when it comes to practicality it is spacious and has comfortable seating for four and unlike its main rival, the Mahindra Thar, it gets a proper boot. The engine is more refined than before, it is surprisingly easy to drive at city speeds, and the low-speed ride is very comfortable which makes it quite good for everyday commutes. But it doesn’t quite have the requisite dual personality which we’ve come to expect of modern cars. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.-2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.
Q. How many variants of Thar are available?
  • Mahindra Thar is available in 2 broad trims: AX (O)
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of mileage, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
The Maruti FRONX is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 4.56 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
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 Turbo DT AT version, 998 cc Petrol engine of FRONX produces 98.69bhp@5500rpm of power and 147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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