Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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Rs36.67 Lakh^*
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Shine DualTone
36.67 Lakh^*
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LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross 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. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 36.67 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine DualTone (Diesel) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 13.53 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basic Information	Shine DualTone	LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
Brand Name	Citroen	Mahindra
On Road Price	Rs.43,51,011^*	Rs.19,12,557^#
Offers & Discount	No	No
User Rating	4.6 Based on 4 Reviews	4.4 Based on 303 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.82,818 Check Now	Rs.37,235 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.1,70,631 C5 Aircross Insurance	Rs.71,153 Thar Insurance
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	mHawk 130 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	2184
No Of Cylinder	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33@3750rpm	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	300nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8 Speed	6 Speed
Drive Type	No	4X4
Clutch Type	No	No
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage (City)	No	9.0 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)	17.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	52.5 (Litres)	57.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	No	No
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut Suspension with Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions - Compression and Rebound	Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle with Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions - Compression	Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut Suspension with Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions - Compression and Rebound

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle with Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions - Compression

Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	3985
Width (mm)	1969	1855
Height (mm)	1710	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2450
Front Tread (mm)	-	1520
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-
Seating Capacity	5	4
No. of Doors	-	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	-
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Cup Holders Front	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Voice Control	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft and Backrest Angle),Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle,Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners and Force Limiters in the Outer Rear Seats,Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odor Filter,Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Puddle Lamp,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,USB-A Sockets - Central Console,USB-A Socket (charge only) on Rear Part of Central Console,12V Socket in Front of Cabin and Boot,Two-Tone Horn,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.) & Sand	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Utility Hook in Backrest of Co-Driver Seat,Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger,Tool Kit Organiser,illuminated Key Ring
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
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Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	-	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Metropolitan Black Interior Environment,Black 'Claudia' Leather + Fabric Seat Upholstery - With Advanced Comfort Seats,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,LED Illuminated Cup Holder,31.24cm Customizable Digital Instrument Cluster,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box	All New Interiors,Centre Roof Lamp,Coloured MID Display in Instrument Cluster
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Front Air Vents

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Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

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Available Colors	Cumulus Gray With Black RoofPearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus GrayPerla Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colors	Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed RageNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	-	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Moon Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlights	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Glossy Black Upper Grille,Front Panel : Chrome surrounded Glossy Black Chevrons + Chrome animation for Barrettes,Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Colour Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Colour) : Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Two Tone Diamond-Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp	Dual Tone Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille,R18 Deep Silver Alloy Wheels with Thar Branding,Wheel Arch Cladding,Moulded Side Foot Steps,Fender Mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	18	18
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Rear Right Side

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Available Colors

Cumulus Gray With Black RoofPearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colors

Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed Rage+1 MoreThar Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No Of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Passenger Airbag Deactivation Function,Curtain Airbags,Coffee Break Alert,Electric Parking Brake,Perimeter, Volumetric and Tilt Alarm	Adventure Statistics,Adventure Connect : Calender Integration,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Mechanical Looking Differential,Brake Locking Differential,Washable Floor with Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks in Front and Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,ESP with Roll-over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch,Automatic Hub Lock,Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 20L
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	10 Inch	7 Inch
Connectivity	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Number Of Speaker	6	4
Additional Features	Central 25.4cm Capacitive Touch Screen	17.8cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation,2 Tweeters,Bluesense App Connectivity,SMS Read-Out
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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Pros and Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross

Quirky styling makes it stand out
Feels and looks premium inside and out
Most comfortable SUV of the lot
Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

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 & 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

Citroen C5 Aircross

No petrol engine or 4x4 option
It’s a costly affair
Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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 & 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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