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Audi RS5 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Audi RS5 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 RS5 price starts at Rs 1.13 Cr ex-showroom for Sportback (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). RS5 has 2894 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the RS5 has a mileage of 8.8 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

RS5 Vs Thar

Key HighlightsAudi RS5Mahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.1,29,63,184*Rs.19,81,546*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)28941997
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi RS5 vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.1,29,63,184*
Rs.19,81,546*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.2,46,747/month
Rs.37,720/month
InsuranceRs.4,63,474
RS5 Insurance

Rs.94,771
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4
Based on 76 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1195 Reviews
Brochure

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
V6
mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
2894
1997
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
443.87bhp@5700-6700rpm
150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
600Nm@1900-5000rpm
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed
6-Speed AT
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
AWD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)8.8
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)58
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)250
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
RS Sports
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
RS Sports
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
-
0-100kmph (Seconds)
3.9
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
34.84m

-
Tyre Size
265/35 R19
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
0-100Kmph (Tested)3.93

-
Braking (80-0 kmph)21.80m

-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4783
3985
Width (mm)
1866
1820
Height (mm)
1409
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
226
Wheel Base (mm)
2500
2450
Kerb Weight (kg)
1865
-
Grossweight (kg)
2320
-
Front Track-
1520
Rear Track-
1520
Approach Angle-
41.2
Break Over Angle-
26.2
Departure Angle-
36
Seating Capacity
4
4
Boot Space (Litres)
410
-
No. of Doors
4
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
-
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Foldable Rear Seat
-
50:50 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
-
Front
Central Console Armrest
Yes-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesParking aid plus,14-way power adjustable seats with extendable under thigh support,Auto-diing interior frameless rearview mirror,Luggage compartment lid
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Massage Seats
Front
-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
-
Drive Modes
2
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Additional FeaturesDecorative inlays in aluminium race,Front sport seats plus, electrically adjustable with memory function for driver seat,Pneumatically adjustable lumbar support with massage feature for the front seats,3-spoke multifunction plus leather steering wheel with shift paddles,Alcantara/Leather combination upholsterym,Ambient lighting (single colour),Pedals and footrest in stainless steel
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

Exterior

Available Colors
Tango Red Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearlescent
Turbo Blue
Glacier White Metallic
Myth Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
RS5 Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeCoupe
All Coupe Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Headlamp Washers
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
-
Yes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Sun Roof
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional Features48.26 cm (R19), 10-spoke star style alloy wheels,LED rear combination lights with dynamic turn indicators,RS scuff plates,RS bumpers,Frameless doors,Body-coloured exterior mirror housings,Front Door LED projection lamps "Audi Sport"
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)
Fog Lights-
Front
Tyre Size
265/35 R19
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake Assist-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Side Airbag RearNo-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety Featurescurtain airbag, Top tether for rear seats, Anti-theft wheel bolts, Audi Drive Select with 2 RS Modes,Quattro with self-locking center differential, RS Steel Brakes
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Advance Internet

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

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
No-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
-
7
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
No-
No. of Speakers
-
4
Additional FeaturesAudi virtual cockpit plus,Audi sound system
-
Usb Ports-
Yes
Inbuilt Apps-
BlueSense
Tweeter-
2
SubwooferNo-
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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