Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Slavia

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 17.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 39,500 cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Slavia, priced at Rs. 18.19 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the Slavia delivers 19.36 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Slavia a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Slavia, the Slavia is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Thar vs Slavia Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharSkoda Slavia
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.80 LakhRs. 18.19 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl19.36 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1498 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Thar vs Slavia Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATSkoda Slavia 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG
Rating
269 reviews
111 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Skoda Slavia Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 19.36 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 205/55R16
Boot Space Not Available 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 35,188 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 33,658 / 5 years
Insurance Thar Insurance Slavia Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.5 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1245-1281 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
16
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
205/55R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
3.5
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
4
Boot Space
Not Available
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4541*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
179 mm
No. Of Doors
3
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Škoda Sound System with 8 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer - 380 W
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
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
Škoda Sound System with 8 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer - 380 W
No of Tweeter
2
4
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
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
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 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
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
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
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
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
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
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)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System, Anti-glare outside rear view mirror, MKB (Multi Collision Braking), EDS (Electronic Differential Lock System), XDS & XDS+ (Over 30 Km/h), MSR (Motor Slip Regulation), BDW (Brake Disc Wiping), Three-point seatbelts at front with Pretensioner, Three-point rear outer and centre seatbet, Child-proof rear window locking, Emergency triangle in luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Engine immobilizer with floating code system
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
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

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MySKODA ConnectED
RSA
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1685 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Slavia
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • Spacious interior for 4 adults
  • Features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • Both engine options offer good performance
Skoda Slavia
  • Some plastics like the roof mounted light switches could be better quality
  • It is not the widest rear bench
  • The reverse camera could have been of better quality
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Mahindra Thar Vs Skoda Slavia FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Slavia?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Skoda Slavia is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Slavia?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Skoda Slavia by ₹39,500.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Slavia?
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 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Slavia produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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