Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Compare Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Land Rover Defender 2.0L 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol – Which model is Cheapest?

    The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Land Rover Defender in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.05 Crore and goes up to ₹ 2.79 Crore for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.28 Crore, whereas the Land Rover Defender Diesel top-end costs ₹ 1.59 Crore. On the other hand, Mahindra Thar price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.25 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mahindra Thar costs ₹ 11.5 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mahindra Thar comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.6 Lakh

    SummaryMahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top DieselLand Rover Defender 2.0L 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol
    Price₹ 11.5 Lakh₹ 1.05 Crore
    ManufacturerMahindraLand Rover
    Body Type
    Mileage13.00 KM/L14.00 KM/L
    Power116 bhp296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp
    Engine1497 CC1997 CC
    Fuel TypeDieselPetrol

  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Land Rover Defender 2.0L 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol – Which gives Better Mileage?

    As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Land Rover Defender base Petrol engine returns 14 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 9 KM/L. The Mahindra Thar base Petrol returns 15 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 KM/L of fuel efficiency

  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Land Rover Defender 2.0L 110 X-Dynamic HSE Petrol – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

    In the powertrain department, the Land Rover Defender gets 5 Petrol 296 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm, 518 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 626 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 296 bhp @ 4,000 rpm bhp engines, whereas the Mahindra Thar comes in 2 Petrol 112, 150 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 116, 130, 97 bhp engines

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@ 9% for 60 months

21,485/M
1,96,166/M

Expert Rating

8.2
8.0
value for money
significance
styling
comfort
safety
environment
merit or usp
8.0 
8.0 
9.0 
7.5 
9.0 
7.5 
8.0 
6.0 
6.0 
9.0 
8.5 
8.5 
7.5 
8.3 

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Top Speed
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph
No. of gears
Drive Train
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard
D117 CRDe
2.0-litre Petrol P300
1497 CC
1997 CC
4
4
116 bhp @ 3,500 rpm
29,6 ,bh,p ,@ ,55,00,rpm bhp @ 5,500 rpm
300 Nm @ 17,50,-2,500 rpm
6,25, N,m ,@ ,2,,50,0 ,rpm Nm @ 15,00,-4,000 rpm
155
240
13.2
8.1
6
8
RWD
AWD
Yes
Yes
BS VI
BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Kerb Weight
3985 mm
5018 mm
1820 mm
2105 mm
1850 mm
1967 mm
2450 mm
3022 mm
226 mm
218 mm
1775 KG
2261 KG

Capacity

Boot Space
No. of Doors
No of Rows
Seating Capacity
Fuel tank Capacity
77 L
231 L
5
5
2
2
4
5
57.0
90.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI
Mileage - City
Mileage - Highway
13.00 KM/L
14.00 KM/L
16.00 KM/L
8.00 KM/L
18.00 KM/L
12.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Steering Type
Steering Adjustability
Indepndent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone
Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabilisr Bar
Integral Link With Air Suspension
Disc
Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper
Drum
Single Piston Sliding Fist
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Power Assisted
N/A
Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type
Tyre Type
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
Spare Wheel Type
Spare Wheel Size
R16 Heritage Steel Wheels
50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark Grey
All Terrain Tyres
Off-Road Tyres
245/75 R16
255/70 R18
245/75 R16
255/70 R18
Steel
Alloy
255/65 R18
255/65 R18

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Front AC
Rear AC
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Climate Control
Paddle Shift
Idle Start/Stop Button
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Keyless Entry
Push Start Stop Button
Remote Engine Start
Hands-Free Tailgate
Steering Mounted Audio
Cooled Glovebox
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic Headlamps
Electric Tailgate
Adjustable ORVMs
Power Outlets 12V
Wireless Phone Charger
Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel
Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger
Bottle Holder in Front Doors
Lockable Glovebox
Illuminated Key Ring
Tool Kit Organiser
Bonnet Latches
One-Touch Lane Change Indicator
Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat
Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat
Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out
Tyre Direction Monitoring System
Sporty Front Seats
50:50 Split Seats
Hvac Switch Bank
Steering mounted audio and phone control
Automatic
Automatic - Dual Zone
Yes
Automatic
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Dual-Zone
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote-Controlled
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery
Rear Armrest
Front Armrest
Folding Rear Seat
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Ventilated Seats
Seat Memory Function
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Manual
Electrically Adjustable with Memory Function
Manual
Electrically Adjustable
Fabric
Premium Leather
No
With Cup Holder
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
60:40 Split Fold
No
60:40 split
Yes
Front and Rear
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Knee Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Electronic Stability Program
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Hill Hold Control
Hill Assist
Hill Descent Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Tractional Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Auto Emergency Braking
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Child Seat Anchor Points
Parking Sensors
Speed Alert System
Parking Assistance
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Dashcam
Electric ORVM Heating
Manual Day-Night IRVM
Panic Braking Signal
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Snow Chain Provision for Tyres
Vehicle Over-speed Warning
3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers
Anti-Theft Alarm System
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts on Rear Seats
Roll Cage
Speed Sensing Front Door Locks
Intellipark Rear Parking System
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear
Front & Rear
No
Yes
No
360° Camera
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps
Light Type
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Fog Lamps
Ambient Lighting
Automatic High Beam Assist
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Cabin Lamps
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
No
Yes
Halogen
Matrix LED
LED
LED
No
Yes
Front Only
LED
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
LED
Yes
-
Yes
-

Exterior Features

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Shark Fin Antenna
Body-Coloured ORVMs
Chrome Accents
ORVM Adjustments
Rear Spoiler
Skid Plates
Side Steps
No
Panoramic
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Average Speed
Clock
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Seat Belt Warning
Analog
Digital
Yes
Digital
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital
Yes
Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System
Touchscreen Display Size
Audio System
Speakers
Tweeters
Subwoofer
GPS Navigation
Voice Commands
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth Support
USB Support
AUX Compatibility
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Radio
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
Roof-Mounted Speakers
Adventure Event Notification
No
Yes
-
11.4 inch
-
Meridian Sound System
-
14
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)
Geofencing
Digital Key
AI Voice Assistance
Auto Park Assist
Autonomous Driving Level
SOS Button
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
-
Level 2
No
Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty
Type Manufacturer Warranty
-
3 Years
3 Years/1,00,000 km
3 Years / Unlimited KM

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