Mahindra Thar vs Maruti XL6

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 2.48 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti XL6 priced at Rs. 11.61 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti XL6 (Petrol Model) is 20.27 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Maruti XL6 (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Maruti XL6 Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs XL6

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATXL6 Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe K15C Smart Hybrid
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.27 Kmpl
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Thar vs XL6 Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki XL6 Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
Rating
280 reviews
85 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 14.77 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed AT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki XL6 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.27 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/60 R16
Boot Space ... 209 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. 28,572 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 53,870 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 67,112 XL6 Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
136.8Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Kerb Weight
...
1225 Kg
Turbo Charger
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
170 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
20.27 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
...
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.2 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
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)
All Black Sporty Interiors,Sculpted Dashboard With Premium Stone Finish and Rich and Slide,2nd Row Plush Captain Seats With One-Touch Recline and Slide,Flexible Space With 3rd Row Flat Fold,Chrome Finish Inside Door Handles,Split Type Luggage Board,Front Overhead Console With Map Lamp and Sunglass Holder,Premium Soft Touch Roof Lining,Soft Touch Door Trim Armrest,Eco Drive Illumination,Digital Clock,Outside Temperature Gauge,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg),Distance to Empty,Headlamp On Warning,Door Ajar Warning Lamp,Smartphone Storage Space (Front Row and 2nd Row) & Accessory Socket (12V) 3rd Row,Footwell Illumination (Fr),
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
4
6
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
...
209 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)
Bold Front Grille With Sweeping X-Bar Element,Front and Rear Skid Plates With Side Claddings,New Back Door Garnish With Chrome Insert,Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Mirrors With Integrated Turn Signal Lamp(Monotone),Glossy Black Outside Mirrors With Integrated Turn signal Lamp,Dual-Tone Body Colour,Chrome Element on Fender Side Garnish,B & C-Pillar Gloss Black Finish,electrically Foldable ORVMs (Key Sync),IR Cut Front Windshield,UV Cut Side Glasses and Quarter Glass,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,
Rear Spoiler
...
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4445*1775*1755 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2740 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
2nd Row Roof Mounted AC With 3-Stage Speed Control,Air Cooled Twin Cup Holder (Console)
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
(Wake-up throgh ""Hi Suzuki"" With Barge-in feature),Premium Sound System (Arkamys),
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 and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
3rd Row 50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
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
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
4
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
Torque Assist During Acceleration,Door Courtesy lamp (Fr),Dual Horn,Heartect Platform,Emergency Alerts,Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking,Time Fence,Trip Summary,Driving Behaviour,Share Trip History,Area Guidance Around Destination,Vehicle Location Sharing,Overspeed,Seatbelt,AC Idling,Trip(Start & End),Low Fuel & Low Range,Dashboard View,Door Lock/Cancle lock,Hazard Light ON/OFF,Alarm,Immobilizer Request,Battery Health,Headlight Off,
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger

Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Over Speeding Alert
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
Remote Ac On Off
...

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 XL6
  • Larger
  • two-tone 16-inch alloys. 4 airbags. Ventilated seats. Better Infotainment Interface. Revised
  • refined engine. 6-speed automatic option with paddle shifts
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Maruti XL6
  • No XL7 version at the time of launch. Prices have jumped up. Engine lacks punch for highway overtakes.

Is Maruti XL6 Better Than Mahindra Thar?

66% users have chosen Maruti XL6 over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 842 users have also rated Maruti XL6 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 XL6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features.
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 XL6 Thar
Mileage 4.0 3.8
Performance 4.2 4.5
Comfort 4.5 4.2
Maintenance 4.4 4.0
Safety 3.9 4.3
Features 4.3 4.4
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Latest News on Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki XL6

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Tata Harrier or Maruti XL6?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Tata Harrier has got the design to impress, and save for some minor misses it’s well-equipped too. It’s definitely the one to pick if you want the big SUV experience, or if you want to be chauffeured around to work. Yes, it’s not the easiest to drive inside the city (and that's largely down to its big size), but we reckon one can get used to it over time. It’s the one that currently offers the best blend of city and highway drivability. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. 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 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 XL6 FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti XL6 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
The Maruti XL6 is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 2.83 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
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 Plus AT Dual Tone version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of XL6 produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 136.8Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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