Audi Q3 vs Mahindra Thar
Should you buy Audi Q3 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 Q3 price starts at Rs 43.81 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.35 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Q3 Vs Thar
| Key Highlights | Audi Q3 | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.63,06,116* | Rs.19,81,546* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 8 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1984 | 1997 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Audi Q3 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.63,06,116* | Rs.19,81,546* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,20,022/month | Rs.37,720/month |
| Insurance | Rs.2,39,966 Q3 Insurance | Rs.94,771 Thar Insurance |
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| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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✕ | 40 TFSI quattro S tronic | 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)✕ | 1984 | 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.✕ | 4 4 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.✕ | 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm | 150.19bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 8 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 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.✕ | McPherson struts | 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.✕ | 4-link rear axle | 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.✕ | 4482 | 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✕ | 1849 | 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✕ | 1607 | 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 | - |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 2 Zone | - |
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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 |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Navvara Blue Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Pulse Orange Solid Chronos Grey Metallic Glacier White Metallic Navarra Blue Metallic Q3 Colors | Everest White Rage Red Stealth Black Deep Forest Desert Fury Deep Grey Thar Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV 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 |
| Brake Assist | - | 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 |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 2 |
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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 |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | - | 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 |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Comfortable ride quality. Deals with broken roads confidently.
- Potent 2.0-litre TSI + 7-speed DSG combo: pocket rocket if you want it to be!
- Practical and spacious cabin for a family of four.
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay & navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater
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Mahindra Thar
- No diesel engine on offer.
- 360° camera, ventilated front seats, ADAS should’ve been included at the price.
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic & thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs
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Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and Mahindra Thar?
Audi Q3 price starts at ₹ 43.81 Lakh & 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