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Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Comparison

Compare Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Standard (O) – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3.54 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 4.57 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 costs ₹ 5.13 Lakh. On the other hand, Mahindra Thar price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.49 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.15 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mahindra Thar costs ₹ 9.99 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 DieselMaruti Suzuki Alto 800 Standard (O)
Price₹ 9.99 Lakh₹ 3.54 Lakh
ManufacturerMahindraMaruti Suzuki
Body TypeSUVHatchback
Mileage13.00 KM/L24.70 KM/L
Power116 bhp47 bhp
Engine1497 CC796 CC
Fuel TypeDieselPetrol

Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Standard (O) – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 base Petrol engine returns 25 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 31 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 Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Standard (O) – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 gets 47 bhp Petrol engine and 40 bhp Petrol+CNG engine, whereas the Mahindra Thar comes in 2 Petrol 112, 150 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 97, 116, 130 bhp engines

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EMI

@ 9% for 60 months

18,662/M
6,622/M

Available Colors

Pros & Cons

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Things We Like

  • Styling
  • Refined Engine
  • Proper Off-Roader
  • Small and budget friendly car for entry level buyers
  • The gears slot in well and the clutch travel is less too
  • It is very fuel efficient
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Things We Don't Like

  • Bumpy Ride Quality
  • Not Fuel Efficient
  • Premium Pricing
  • The safety features on the car are next to non-existent
  • The Alto does not get much in terms of features
  • seat cushioning could have been better

Expert Rating

8.2
6.6
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 
9.0 
9.0 
6.5 
6.0 
4.0 
6.8 
7.0 

Engine

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Drive Train
Emission
D117 CRDe
F8D
1,497 CC
796 CC
N/A
3
116 bhp@3500 rpm
47 bhp@6000 rpm
300 Nm@1750-2500 rpm
69 Nm@3500 rpm
N/A
FWD
N/A
BS IV

Dimensions

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Boot Space
Kerb Weight
Gross Weight
Front Track
Rear Track
Minimum Turning Radius
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
Water Wading Depth
Rampover Angle
Departure Angle
Approach Angle
3,985 mm
3,445 mm
1,820 mm
1,515 mm
1,850 mm
1,475 mm
2,450 mm
2,360 mm
226 mm
160 mm
N/A
177 L
N/A
732 KG
N/A
1,185 Kg
1,520 mm
1,295 mm
1,520 mm
1,290 mm
N/A
4.60 m
5
5
4
5
650 mm
N/A
27 deg
N/A
36 deg
N/A
41.2 deg
N/A

Transmission

No. of gears
Rear Axle
Transfer Case
6
5
Banjo beam with 4.88:1 Final Drive
N/A
Manual Shift Part Time 4WD with High & Low Rduction Gear
N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type
Tyre Type
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
R16 Heritage Steel Wheels
Steel Wheel With Center Cap
All Terrain Tyres
Tubeless
245/75 R16
145/80 R12
245/75 R16
145/80 R12

Braking System

Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Front Brakes Size
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Drum
Drum
303 mm
N/A
282 mm
N/A

Suspension

Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Indepndent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut
Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabilisr Bar
3-Link Rigid Axie Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage
Fuel tank Capacity
13.00 KM/L
24.70 KM/L
57.0
35.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type
Adjustable Power Steering
Yes
No
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Manual Steering
No
No

Performance

Performance 0 to 100 Kmph
Max Speed
MID Display in Instrument Cluster
N/A
20.0 seconds
N/A
137
Coloured
N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
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
Stylish Interiors
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Dual Tripmeter
Assist Grips (Co-Dr + Rear)
Rear Door Child Lock
Driver Side Airbag
Remote Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Driver & Co-Passenger Storage Pocket
Internally Adjustable ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
Yes
-
No
-
No
-
Yes
-
No

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Heater
Steering Adjustment
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
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
Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder
Remote Back Door Opener
-
No
No
No
Tilt
No
No
No
-
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Vinyl
Vinyl
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
No

Lights

Light Type
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
Digital Clock (In Speedometer Display)
High-Mounted Stop Lamp
Right & Left Hand ORVM
Trendy Headlamp & Sporty Bumper Grille
Halogen
Halogen
No
No
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
No
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Brake Locking Differential
Mechanical Locking Differential
HVAC with Eco Mode
Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle
Removable Doors for Off-Road Use
Tow Hitch Protection
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear
Dual Tone Bumpers
Adventure Connect: Calendar Integration
BlueSense App Connectivity
Electrically Operated HVAC Controls
Follow-Me-Home & Lead-Me-To-Thar Lamps
Smartplay 2.0 infotainment system
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
No

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
-
No
No
No
-
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-

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