Mahindra Thar vs MG Astor

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

MG Astor price starts at Rs. 9.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 52,900 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 10.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Astor delivers 15.43 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Astor a 1498cc engine producing 108.49bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Astor, the Astor is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Astor Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMG Astor
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 9.79 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl15.43 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1498 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm108.49bhp@6000rpm

Thar vs Astor Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMG Astor Sprint
Rating
269 reviews
110 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 108.49bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
MG Motor Astor Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 15.43 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 215/55 R16
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 18,940 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 21,411 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 48,788 Astor Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
VTi-TECH
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
108.49bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
144Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
48 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
15.43 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
215/55 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
3.5 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
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
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4323*1809*1650 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
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
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Yes
Speakers Rear
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
2
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
Active Cornering Brake Control
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
Rear
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
No

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
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
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
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
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
MG Astor
  • Simple yet attractive design
  • Comfortable seating for four
  • Sets a new benchmark in terms of cabin quality
  • Punchy turbo petrol engine
  • ADAS adds a layer of safety and convenience
MG Astor
  • Narrow cabin makes it strictly a four-seater
  • Boot space seems lesser than the competition
  • Some feel-good features like ventilated seats are missing
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Mahindra Thar Vs MG Motor Astor FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Astor?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But MG Astor is better on the grounds of comfort and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Astor?
The MG Astor is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹52,900.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Astor?
For the AXT RWD Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sprint version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108.49bhp@6000rpm of power and 144Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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