Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Jimny price starts at Rs. 12.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 17.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar 2025-2026 offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Jimny delivers 16.94 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar 2025-2026 uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Jimny a 1462cc engine producing 103bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar 2025-2026 and Jimny, the Jimny is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar 2025-2026 stands out for performance.

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Thar 2025-2026 vs Jimny Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMaruti Suzuki Jimny
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.80 LakhRs. 12.59 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl16.94 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1462 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm103bhp@6000rpm
Top speed Not Available155 Km/h

Thar 2025-2026 vs Jimny Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta
Rating
234 reviews
74 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Rs. 12.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 103bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 16.94 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/80 R15
Boot Space Not Available 211 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 24,355 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 59,089 Jimny Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
K15B
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
134.2Nm@4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Multipoint Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1200 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
155 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
16.94 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Suspension Rear
3
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.7 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/80 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Radial Tubeless

Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
211 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3985*1645*1720 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
210 mm
No. Of Doors
3
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
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
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Yes
Additional Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Brake Limited Slip Differential
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
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
No
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1545 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1395 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1405 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Affordable and seriously capable off-roader
  • Compact dimensions make it easy to live with in space-starved cities/towns
  • Great ride quality
  • Stand-out styling
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Not as comfortable, easy-to-handle, feature-loaded, or premium as other road-biased SUVs offered at a similar price
  • Narrow cabin width
  • Interior lacks practical storage space
  • Engine isn’t as punchy as rivals like the Mahindra Thar
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which jimny variant is the best
  • The top Alpha variant of the Jimny is the most feature-loaded, while the Zeta offers great value ,the best pick depends on your budget and needs!”

Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Jimny is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹5.21 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar 2025-2026 vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
For the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar 2025-2026 produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Zeta version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103bhp@6000rpm of power and 134.2Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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