Mahindra Thar vs MG Windsor EV

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.38 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG Windsor EV, priced at Rs. 14.70 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar returns a claimed 9 kmpl, while the Windsor EV offers a claimed 332 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Windsor EV a 38kWh battery producing 134bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar and Windsor EV, the Thar is the better pick for affordability.

...Read More

Thar vs Windsor EV Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMG Windsor EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 14.70 Lakh
Mileage / Range 9 kmpl332 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc38 kWh
Max power / Motor 116.93bhp@3500rpm134bhp

Thar vs Windsor EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMG Windsor EV Excite
Rating
269 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 134bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
MG Motor Windsor EV Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 215/60 R17
Boot Space Not Available 604 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 28,433 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 63,448 Windsor EV Insurance
Brochure
Download Brochure
Download Brochure

Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
100 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
38 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
134bhp
Range
Not Available
332 km/charge
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
200Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco+|Eco| Normal |Sports
Charging Time
Not Available
55 Min-DC-50kW (0-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6.5 H-7.4kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
45 Min-45kW (0-80%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
Not Available
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
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
16
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
604 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Flush Door Handles
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
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
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4295*2126*1677 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
186 mm
No. Of Doors
3
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Flush Door Handles
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
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
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
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
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
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
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
3-point Seat Belt (All Seats)
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
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Digital Car Key
Not Available
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
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 Windsor EV
  • Unique looks, great build quality
  • Impressive list of features and plush spacious interiors
  • Unique warranty, buy-back and free charging options for new customers
MG Windsor EV
  • Compulsory 1500km billing per month under the BAAS scheme may not suit all
  • Rear seat recline is comfortable but does eat into boot space
  • Bigger battery-pack only available in the top-end variant

Is MG Windsor EV Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen MG Windsor EV over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 503 users have also rated MG Windsor EV and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
MG Windsor EV has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
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 Thar Windsor EV
Mileage 4.9 3.9
Performance 4.8 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.2
Maintenance 4.8 4.0
Safety 4.6 4.4
Features 4.4 4.1
Image
Do you own a Car or Bike?
  • Interact with community
  • Become a Top Contributor
Add Car Add Bike
Review and Win Banner

Mahindra Thar Comparison with Similar Cars

  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Maruti Jimny
    Maruti
    Jimny
    Rs. 12.54 Lakh
    Thar vs Jimny
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Land Rover Defender
    Land Rover
    Defender
    Rs. 1.07 Crore
    Thar vs Defender
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Mahindra Thar ROXX
    Mahindra
    Thar ROXX
    Rs. 12.52 Lakh
    Thar vs Thar ROXX
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Mahindra Scorpio
    Mahindra
    Scorpio
    Rs. 13.37 Lakh
    Thar vs Scorpio
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Tata Harrier
    Tata
    Harrier
    Rs. 13.00 Lakh
    Thar vs Harrier
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Tata Nexon
    Tata
    Nexon
    Rs. 7.40 Lakh
    Thar vs Nexon
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Rs. 10.32 Lakh
    vs
    Jeep Wrangler
    Jeep
    Wrangler
    Rs. 66.20 Lakh
    Thar vs Wrangler

Latest News on Mahindra Thar and MG Motor Windsor EV

Mahindra Thar Vs MG Motor Windsor EV FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Windsor EV?
MG Windsor EV has out rated Mahindra Thar on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Windsor EV?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than MG Windsor EV by ₹4.38 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Windsor EV?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

Images of Mahindra Thar and MG Windsor EV

Which one do you like more?
Thar
Thar
Windsor EV
Windsor EV
  1. Home ›
  2. New Cars ›
  3. Compare Cars ›
  4. Mahindra Thar vs MG Windsor EV
×