Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari

Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh which is Rs. 1.39 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Thar priced at Rs. 14.09 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Safari (Diesel Model) is 14.1 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Tata Safari (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine.

Thar vs Safari

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATSafari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe Kryotec 2.0L
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 14.1 Kmpl
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Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATTata Safari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S ATMG Motor Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
277 reviews
64 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.92 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1956 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Tata Safari Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 14.1 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 245/55/R19 215/55 R18
Boot Space ... 420 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,824 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 40,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh Safari Insurance Rs. 89,775 Hector Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
Kryotec 2.0L
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1956 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
167.62bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
...
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Eco,Normal,Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
...
175 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
14.1 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
...
...
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
...
...

Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
245/55/R19
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage,Air Purifier with AQI Display,Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display,Auto-Dimming IRVM
"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Commands,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish(Chrome),FrontAnd Rear Reading Lights(LED),2nd Row Seat Recline,Vanity Mirror Illumination,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket,Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme,2nd Row Seats Front & Back Slide Adjustable,3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats"
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
...
8
Seating Capacity
4
6
6
Doors
3
5
5
Boot Space
...
420 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Blackstone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp, Dark Badging, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL, Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),Tail Lamps(Full+Led),LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish(Chrome),Intelligent Turn Indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2741 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
...
...

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
3 rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split, Boss Mode, Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough & Wet), Gesture Controlled Powered Tailgate, Smart E-Shifter
"Sun roof Control From Touchscreen,Quiet Mode,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Remote Sun roof Open /Close,Remote Sun roof Open /Close,100+ Voice Commands to Control Sunroof, AC and More,Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights,50+Hinglish Voice Commands,Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages,Navigation Group Travelling Mode,MGWeather,Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking,Smart Drive Information,Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,AC Controls On The Headunit (With Auto AC),Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,3rd Row Fast Charging USB Port,3rd Row AC with Separate Fan Speed Control"
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Commands, Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes,Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
"Premium Sound System By Infinity,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Amplifier,AC & Mood Light in Car Remote Control in (i-SmartApp),MG Discover App (Restaurant, Hotels & Things to Do Search),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper"
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
...
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
5
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert, 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for all Seats,Electronic Park Brake with Auto Hold,Advanced ESP with Driver Doze Off Alert,Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist
"Trumpet Horn,Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function,Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking,AQI Updates,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Find My Car,Send POI to Vehicle From App,WalkAway Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock"
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Thar
  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • can seat 7 people comfortably
  • updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • no petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Tata Safari Better Than Mahindra Thar?

100% users have chosen Tata Safari over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 772 users have also rated Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of performance.
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 Safari Thar
Mileage 4.3 3.8
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.2
Maintenance 4.4 4.0
Safety 4.4 4.3
Features 4.7 4.4
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Tata Safari Comparison with Similar Cars

Latest News on Mahindra Thar, Tata Safari and MG Motor Hector Plus

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better Thar or Gurkha?
  • Thar
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. Thar looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. The drivetrain includes petrol, diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it every day will still ask you to make many compromises. As a second car or for those who just need the utility of the 4x4 the Thar’s appeal is undeniable. On the other hand, Gurkha's old-school design, comfortable seating for four, pliant low-speed ride, surprisingly easy to drive in the city, and refined engine. Even when it comes to practicality it is spacious and has comfortable seating for four and unlike its main rival, the Mahindra Thar, it gets a proper boot. The engine is more refined than before, it is surprisingly easy to drive at city speeds, and the low-speed ride is very comfortable which makes it quite good for everyday commutes. But it doesn’t quite have the requisite dual personality which we’ve come to expect of modern cars. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.-2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.
Q. How many variants of Thar are available?
  • Mahindra Thar is available in 2 broad trims: AX (O)
Q. Mahindra Thar or Scorpio, which has better fuel economy?
  • Mahindra Scorpio returns better mileage. As the ARAI claimed mileage for all the variants of Mahindra Scorpio is 16.36 Kmpl whereas the ARAI claimed mileage for all the variants of Mahindra Thar is 15.2 Kmpl. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Thar Vs Safari Vs MG Motor Hector Plus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Tata Safari by Rs. 9.19 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
For the Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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