Mahindra Thar vs Porsche Cayenne

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.28 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Cayenne, priced at Rs. 1.39 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Cayenne delivers 10.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Cayenne a 2894cc engine producing 348.66bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar and Cayenne, the Thar is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Cayenne stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Cayenne Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharPorsche Cayenne
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 1.39 Crore
Mileage 11 kmpl10.8 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc2894 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm348.66bhp
Top speed Not Available248 Km/h

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Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselPorsche Cayenne STD
Rating
269 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.39 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2894 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 348.66bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Porsche Cayenne Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 10.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 770 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. 2,68,289 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 5.64 Lakh Cayenne Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
2894 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2894 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
348.66bhp
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
500Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
6.0 Sec
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
75 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
248 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
10.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
6.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
10.7 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
3
Suspension Rear
3
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
Not Available
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless,Radial

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Standard Interior / Partial Leather Seats, Sports rear seat system, Central rev counter with Black dial, Compass instrument dial/Sport Chrono stopwatch instrument dial black, Roof lining and A-/B-/ C-pillar trims in fabric, Front and rear door sill guards in Aluminium with model logo at front and 'Cayenne' model logo on rear, Sun visors for driver and front passenger, Fixed luggage compartment cover, For single-tone interiors in matching interior colour, for two-tone interiors in the darker interior colour, with 'PORSCHE' logo, A choice of seven colored light schemes for the ambient lighting in(overhead console, front and rear door panels, door compartments, the front and rear footwell, including illumination of the front cupholder)
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
770 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Cayenne Design wheels, Wheels painted silver, Wheel Arch Cover in Black, Sideskirts, Lower Valance, Exterior Mirror Lower Trims including Mirror Base in Black, Exterior package Black (high-gloss), Preparation for towbar system, Rear Diffusor in Louvered Design, Door handles painted in exterior colour, Silver coloured model designation, Matrix LED Headlights, LED taillights including light strip, Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heatable electrically folding exterior mirrors (also via remote key), aspherical on driver’s side, including ambient lighting, Panoramic Roof, fixed incl. electrically operated roller blind, Green-tinted thermally insulated glass, TPM Valve in Silver
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4930*1983*1698 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Sports seats front (8-way, electric) with integrated headrests, Sport Chrono Package, Exhaust system in brushed stainless steel, Pedals and footrest in Black
USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Sound Package Plus with 10 Speakers and a total Output of 150 Watts
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Cayenne Design wheels, Wheels painted silver, Wheel Arch Cover in Black, Sideskirts, Lower Valance, Exterior Mirror Lower Trims including Mirror Base in Black, Exterior package Black (high-gloss), Preparation for towbar system, Rear Diffusor in Louvered Design, Door handles painted in exterior colour, Silver coloured model designation, Matrix LED Headlights, LED taillights including light strip, Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heatable electrically folding exterior mirrors (also via remote key), aspherical on driver’s side, including ambient lighting, Panoramic Roof, fixed incl. electrically operated roller blind, Green-tinted thermally insulated glass, TPM Valve in Silver
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
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
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
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
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
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Yes
Speakers Rear
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & 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
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Brake system with brake calipers in Black, Front passenger airbag deactivation function for mounting child seat on the front seat, Knee airbags for driver and front passenger, ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning & including reversing camera, Active Speed Limit Assist, Alarm system with interior surveillance, First Aid Kit with a warning triangle
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
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag
No
Yes
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Mahindra Thar Vs Porsche Cayenne FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Porsche Cayenne?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Porsche Cayenne is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Porsche Cayenne?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Porsche Cayenne by ₹1.28 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Porsche Cayenne?
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 STD version, 2894 cc Petrol engine of Cayenne produces 348.66bhp of power and 500Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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