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Hyundai i20 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Hyundai i20 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. Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs 7.04 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

i20 Vs Thar

Key HighlightsHyundai i20Mahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.12,98,208*Rs.19,81,546*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)11971997
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Hyundai i20 vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.12,98,208*
Rs.19,81,546*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.25,737/month
Rs.37,720/month
InsuranceRs.47,079
i20 Insurance

Rs.94,771
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4.6
Based on 71 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1194 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
1.2L Kappa Petrol
mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
1197
1997
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
86.76bhp@6000rpm
150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
114.7Nm@4200rpm
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
-
Yes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
IVT
6-Speed AT
Drive Type
FWD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)20
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)37
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)160
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
McPherson strut
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled torsion beam axle
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
-
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
160
-
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)16
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)16
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
3995
3985
Width (mm)
1775
1820
Height (mm)
1505
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
226
Wheel Base (mm)
2580
2450
Front Track-
1520
Rear Track-
1520
Approach Angle-
41.2
Break Over Angle-
26.2
Departure Angle-
36
Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space (Litres)
351
-
No. of Doors
5
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Foldable Rear Seat
-
50:50 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Battery Saver
Yes-
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesParking sensor display,Low fuel
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
-
Drive Modes
2
-
Idle Start Stop SystemNo-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Additional FeaturesSmart pedal,2 tone black & grey interiors with silver inserts,Crashpad-soft touch finish,Door armrest covering(Leatherette),Soothing blue ambient lighting,Front & rear door map pockets,Front passenger seat back pocket,Rear parcel tray,Metal finish inside door handles,Sunglass holder,tripmeter,Clutch footrest,Front map lamp,
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 ClusterSemi
Yes
UpholsteryLeatherette
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors
Fiery Red
Typhoon Silver
Fiery Red With Abyss Black
Starry Night
Atlas White
Atlas White With Abyss Black
Titan Grey
Amazon Grey
i20 Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeHatchback
All Hatchback Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Sun Roof
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Halogen HeadlampsNoYes
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes
Additional FeaturesHigh mount stop lamp,Tail lamps connecting chrome garnish,Chrome beltline with flyback rear quarter glass,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish(Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish),Side sill garnish with i20 branding,Skid plate(Silver finish),Outside door handles Chrome,Outside rear view mirror Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror Black (painted),Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape,
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
AntennaShark Fin
-
SunroofSingle Pane
-
Boot OpeningManual
-
Puddle LampsYes-
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrain

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake Assist-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesVehicle stability management control (VSM),Bluelink buttons (SOS, RSA & Bluelink) on inside rear view mirror,Driver rear view monitor (DRVM),Emergency stop signal (ESS),3 Point seatbelts (All seats),
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
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver
-
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
Curtain AirbagYes-
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-CallNoNo
Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes-
Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes-
SOS ButtonYes-
RSAYes-
Over Speeding Alert-
Yes
Smartwatch AppYes-

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.25
7
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
7
4
Additional FeaturesAmbient sounds of nature,
-
Usb PortsFront (C type) & Rear (USB Charging)
Yes
Inbuilt AppsHyundai Bluelink
BlueSense
Tweeter2
2
Subwoofer1
-
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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