Audi Q5 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Audi Q5 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 Q5 price starts at Rs 68 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Q5 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q5 has a mileage of 13.47 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q5 Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Audi Q5	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.85,08,465^*	Rs.19,91,708^*
Mileage (city)	-	8 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q5
Rs73.79 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Rs17 Lakh^*
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Audi Q5
Bold Edition
73.79 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	Earth Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.85,08,465^*	Rs.19,91,708^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,61,946/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.39,081/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,13,775	Rs.95,800
User Rating	4.2 Based on 59 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1360 Reviews
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Basic Information

Bold Edition

Earth Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.85,08,465^*

Rs.19,91,708^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,61,946/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.39,081/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,13,775

Rs.95,800

User Rating

4.2

Based on 59 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1360 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L TFSI	mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)	1984	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm	150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4300bhprpm	300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed AT	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L TFSI

mStallion 150 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

1984

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm

150.19bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	8
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.47	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	237	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	237	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.3 s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4682	3985
Width (mm)	1893	1820
Height (mm)	1653	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2450
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970	-
Approach Angle	-	41.2
Break Over Angle	-	26.2
Departure Angle	-	36
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	520	-
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	navigation on a 3D Map to other control functions, voice control with natural language interaction or improved character,Sensor controlled boot-lid operation	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Drive Modes	6	-
Air Conditioner	-	Yes
Heater	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	Contour ambient lighting with 30 colours, Decorative inlays in Audi exclusive piano black,Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus is an innovative, fully digital instrument cluster, The 31.24 cm display offers full HD quality, can choose the “dynamic” and “sport” display options,The display can be tailored to the driver’s requirements to show speed, engine speed, maps, radio and media information and plenty more	Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert FuryNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Singleframe grille with vertical struts	Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless All-Terrain
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver and Passenger	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	4
Additional Features	3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 watts	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	BlueSense
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q5
- Gets a bit more of an identity thanks to a sportier design
- A spacious and practical cabin, an ideal formula for family luxury
- Decently specced feature list
- Can be pushed or driven comfortably with ease
- All-wheel drivetrain as standard
Mahindra Thar
- 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 and 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

Audi Q5
- A petrol-only offering
- Cabin could've had a little less hard plastics
- Lack of advanced driver assistance features
Mahindra Thar
- 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 and 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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