Audi A8 L vs Mahindra Thar
Should you buy Audi A8 L or Mahindra Thar? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A8 L price starts at Rs 1.34 Cr ex-showroom for Celebration (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.35 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). A8 L has 2995 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A8 L has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).
A8 L Vs Thar
| Key Highlights | Audi A8 L | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.1,87,01,402* | Rs.19,81,546* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 8 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 2995 | 1997 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Audi A8 L vs Mahindra Thar comparison
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- Mahindra Thar
- AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 14.85 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 11.35 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel (Diesel) 16.15 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 12.85 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top MLD Diesel (Diesel) 15.55 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.15 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.60 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.20 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top MLD Diesel AT (Diesel) 17 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Earth Edition (Petrol) 15.40 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top AT (Petrol) 16.50 Lakh*
- Earth Edition AT (Petrol) 17 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top AT (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top AT RWD (Petrol) 14.10 Lakh*
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.1,87,01,402* | Rs.19,81,546* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.3,55,963/month | Rs.37,720/month |
| Insurance | Rs.6,56,132 A8 L Insurance | Rs.94,771 Thar Insurance |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic | mStallion 150 TGDi |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 2995 | 1997 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 6 6 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 335.25bhp@5000-6400rpm | 150.19bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 8 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 82 | 57 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension | Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension | Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | - | Hydraulic |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | - | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 5320 | 3985 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 2130 | 1820 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1488 | 1855 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 226 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | - |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier.✕ | Yes | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Firmament Blue Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Floret Silver Metallic Terra Gray Metallic Glacier White Metallic Myth Black Metallic District Green Metallic Vesuvius Gray Metallic A8 L Colors | Everest White Rage Red Stealth Black Deep Forest Desert Fury Deep Grey Thar Colors |
| Body Type | Sedan All Sedan Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | - | No |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | - | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | Yes | - |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Which car is cheaper between Audi A8 L and Mahindra Thar?
Audi A8 L price starts at ₹ 1.34 Cr & Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.35 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi