Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 18.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 69,500 cheaper than the base variant of Renault Duster, priced at Rs. 18.69 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 18.45 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Duster a 1333cc engine producing 161bhp@5250rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Thar vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.00 LakhRs. 18.69 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl18.45 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1333 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm161bhp@5250rpm

Thar vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATRenault Duster Iconic Launch Edition DCT
Rating
269 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1333 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 161bhp@5250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed DCT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 18.45 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,810 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 36,155 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Thar Insurance Duster Insurance
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Displacement
2184 cc
1333 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
Turbo TCe 160
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1333 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
161bhp@5250rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort|Eco|Perso

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
18.45 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
18
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
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
5.2
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
225/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
212 mm
No. Of Doors
3
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
parcel shelf
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
6
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
parcel shelf
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
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
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
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
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & 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

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
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
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
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
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 )
Front
Front & 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
3
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Google Maps | Google Play |Google Assistant
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1820 kg

Is Renault Duster Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen Renault Duster over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 496 users have also rated Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, 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 Thar Duster
Mileage 3.3 3.9
Performance 3.3 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.2
Maintenance 3.3 4.0
Safety 4.0 4.4
Features 1.7 4.1
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Mahindra Thar Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Renault Duster is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Renault Duster by ₹69,500.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster?
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 Iconic Launch Edition DCT version, 1333 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 161bhp@5250rpm of power and 280Nm@2000-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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