Compare 2025 Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on 2025 Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
| Key Highlights | Thar | Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 9.99 L | 98 L |
| Power | 2184 CC | 4395 CC |
| Class | SUV | SUV |
| Mileage | 13 - 15 KM/L | 9 - 14 KM/L |
| EMI Starting From | ₹18,662/month | ₹1,83,089/month |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Value For Money | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Significance | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Styling | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Comfort | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| Safety | 9.00 | 8.50 |
| Environment | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| Merit Or Usp | 8.00 | 8.25 |
| Engine Type | D117 CRDe | 2.0-litre Petrol P300 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1497 CC | 1997 CC |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 11,6 ,bh,p@, 3,500 bhp | 29,6 ,bh,p ,@ ,55,00,rpm bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 30,0N,m ,@ ,17,50, -, 2,500 Nm | 6,25, N,m ,@ ,2,,50,0 ,rpm Nm @ 15,00,-4,000 rpm |
| Top Speed | 155 | 240 |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph | 13.2 | 8.1 |
| No. of gears | 6 | 8 |
| Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
| Turbocharger | Yes | Yes |
| Emissions Standard | BS6-2.0 | BS6 |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic | Automatic - Dual Zone |
| Front AC | Yes | Automatic |
| Rear AC | No | Yes |
| Third Row AC Zone | No | No |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | No | Dual-Zone |
| Paddle Shift | No | Yes |
| Idle Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Power Windows | No | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | No | Yes |
| Push Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free Tailgate | No | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Audio | No | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | No | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | No | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | No | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | No | Yes |
| Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlets 12V | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charger | No | Yes |
| Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel | No | - |
| Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger | No | - |
| Bottle Holder in Front Doors | No | - |
| Lockable Glovebox | No | - |
| Illuminated Key Ring | No | - |
| Tool Kit Organiser | No | - |
| Bonnet Latches | No | - |
| One-Touch Lane Change Indicator | No | - |
| Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat | No | - |
| Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat | No | - |
| Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat | No | - |
| Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | No | - |
| Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out | No | - |
| Tyre Direction Monitoring System | No | - |
| Sporty Front Seats | No | - |
| 50:50 Split Seats | No | - |
| Hvac Switch Bank | No | - |
| Steering mounted audio and phone control | No | - |
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Verdict
The Mahindra Thar, with its rugged, hefty look, is mechanically sound with driving manners good enough for city and highway. Whether the three-door Thar suits a family is debatable, but it's always been a niche vehicle for a specific set of buyers.
