Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mahindra Thar

Kona Electric Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Hyundai Kona Electric	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.25,27,859^*	Rs.21,06,119^*
Range (km)	452	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	39.2	-
Charging Time	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)	-

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Hyundai Kona Electric
Rs24.03 Lakh^*
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Rs17.62 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Premium Dual Tone
24.03 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
LX Hard Top Diesel AT
17.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Dual Tone	LX Hard Top Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.25,27,859^*	Rs.21,06,119^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.41,268/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.96,829	Rs.79,500
User Rating	4.4 Based on 59 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1359 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.87/km	-

Basic Information

Premium Dual Tone

LX Hard Top Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.25,27,859^*

Rs.21,06,119^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.41,268/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.96,829

Rs.79,500

User Rating

4.4

Based on 59 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1359 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2184
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	39.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134.1bhp	130.07bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	395Nm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	452 km	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	6 H 10 Min (7.2 kW AC)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57 Mins (50 kW DC)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
Charging Options	2.8 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC	Not applicable
Charger Type	2.8 kW Wall Box Charger	Not applicable
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	6 H10 Min	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2184

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	57
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage City (kmpl)

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4180	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1820
Height (mm)	1570	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2450
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Approach Angle	-	41.2°
Break Over Angle	-	26.2°
Departure Angle	-	36°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	332	-
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Front seat adjustable headrest with sliding function,Button type shift-by-wire technology	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Lockable Glovebox, Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat, Remote Keyless Entry, Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger, Tool Kit Organiser, Illuminated Key Ring, Electrically Operated HVAC Controls, Tyre Direction Monitoring System
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Drive Mode Types	ECO, ECO+, Comfort & Sport	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	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

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,IC light adjustment (rheostat),Seat back pockets,Electro chromic mirro,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,Rear parcel tray	BlueSense App Connectivity, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, Optional Mechanical Locking Differential, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentia
Digital Cluster	Yes	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	-	Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert FuryNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body colored(Bumpers,Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Rear skid plate,Intermittent variable front wiper	-
Fog Lights	Rear	Front
Antenna	Micro	Fender-mounted
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
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Exterior

Available 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
Central Locking	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	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	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

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Kona Electric
- Claimed range of 452km as per ARAI. Even if the real world range drops by a big margin, there’s enough for a week’s worth of commuting
- 3 year/unlimited km warranty on the car & 8 year/1,60,000km warranty for the battery pack
- Feature loaded electric car. Gets goodies like LED projector headlamps, powered driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags, traction control & a lot more
- Super smooth drive experience. Immediate acceleration, nearly noise free driving and easy to understand driving behaviour make it a good purchase for first time electric vehicle buyers
- Multiple charging options - DC fast charge, level 2 AC wallbox charger & level 1 portable charger
- Low running cost. Hyundai claims overall operational cost, including services, is 1/5th of an equivalent petrol car
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

Hyundai Kona Electric
- Average cabin space. Not comparable to a similarly priced petrol/diesel SUV like the Jeep Compass or Hyundai Tucson
- Average boot space is on par with sub-10 lakh Rupee hatchbacks
- Limited traveling charge options. You will depend on availability of fast charge stations or have to use the portable charger that takes several hours for a full charge
- Lacks the road presence and size of a price rival like the Compass or Tucson
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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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Hyundai Kona Electric?

A ) Hyundai Kona Electric is available in 1 tyre sizes - 215/55 R17.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Hyundai Kona Electric include Radio, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Wireless Phone Charging, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Usb Ports,.

Q ) Does Hyundai Kona Electric have automatic climate control?

A ) Hyundai Kona Electric has automatic climate control.

Q ) Does the Hyundai Kona Electric have a sunroof?

A ) Hyundai Kona Electric does not have a sunroof.

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