Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Victoris price starts at Rs. 10.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.30 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 Victoris delivers 21.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Victoris a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Victoris, the Victoris is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Victoris Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMaruti Suzuki Victoris
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.80 LakhRs. 10.50 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl21.18 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1462 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Victoris Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATMaruti Victoris LXI
Rating
269 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Victoris Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 21.18 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 215/60 R17
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,309 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Thar Insurance Rs. 50,309 Victoris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
K15C With Mild Hybrid System
Motor Power
Not Available
59 kW
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
AC Synchronous Motor
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
139Nm@4300rpm
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
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
3

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
21.18 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 & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.4 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
Not Available
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
4.2
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Aero Vents & Aero Edges
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
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
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4360*1795*1655 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
5

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
USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
SmartPlay Pro | Wireless Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
2
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
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
Aero Vents & Aero Edges
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front Only
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
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
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Puc Expiry
Not Available
No
Insurance Expiry
Not Available
No
E Manual
Not Available
No
Digital Car Key
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Crash Notification
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1655 kg

Is Maruti Victoris Better Than Mahindra Thar?

66% users have chosen Maruti Victoris over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 494 users have also rated Maruti Victoris and Mahindra Thar 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 Maruti Victoris is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and comfort in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of safety and features. On the basis of maintenance 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 Victoris Thar
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.2
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Safety 4.0 4.4
Features 2.5 4.1
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Victoris is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and comfort. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹7.30 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris?
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 LXI version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Victoris produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 139Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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