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Isuzu MU-X vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Isuzu MU-X 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. Isuzu MU-X price starts at Rs 35 Lakh ex-showroom for 4X2 AT (Diesel) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). MU-X has 1898 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the MU-X has a mileage of 13 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

MU-X Vs Thar

Key HighlightsIsuzu MU-XMahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.44,76,906*Rs.20,94,693*
Mileage (city)12 kmpl9 kmpl
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)18982184
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Isuzu MU-X vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.44,76,906*
Rs.20,94,693*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.85,206/month
Rs.39,880/month
InsuranceRs.1,75,370
MU-X Insurance

Rs.97,093
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 59 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1196 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
1.9L Ddi Diesel
mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)
1898
2184
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
160.92bhp@3600rpm
130.07bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
360Nm@2000-2500rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
6-Speed AT
6-Speed AT
Drive Type
4WD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)12
9
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)12.31
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)55
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Independent, Double wishbone, coil springs
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Penta-link coil suspension
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Filled
-
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.8
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)18
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)18
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4825
3985
Width (mm)
1860
1820
Height (mm)
1860
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
230
226
Wheel Base (mm)
2845
2450
Rear Tread (mm)
1570
-
Front Track-
1520
Rear Track-
1520
Approach Angle-
41.2
Break Over Angle-
26.2
Departure Angle-
36
Seating Capacity
7
4
Boot Space (Litres)
878
-
No. of Doors
5
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
Yes-
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
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 Command
-
Yes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
-
Luggage Hook And NetYes-
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesCabin cooling vents for all 3 rows of seats,Separate blower control for rear seats
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
-
Glove Box LightYes-
Idle Start Stop SystemYes-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Additional FeaturesTwin-cockpit ergonomic interior design,Sporty lava black interior with silver highlights,Luxurious quilted soft leather seats,Soft pad on all side door armrests, door trims,Premium finish dashboard with soft-touch panels,Piano black finish on gear shift bezel,Chrome finish on side doors inner levers,gear shift bezel,air vent knobs,Bright silver finish on shift-on-the-fly 4x4 knob,auto AC console & IP center console,Premium Barleycorn Guilloche finish on door inserts,Front anatomically designed bucket seats,6 -way power adjustable driver seat,One-touch fold & tumble 2nd row seats,50:50 split-fold 3rd row seats,One-touch fold 3rd row seats,Flat-fold 2nd & 3rd row seats,Upper utility box on IP,3 Power outlets- IP centre console, upper utility box & rear cargo area,3 USB ports- IP centre console, entertainment system & 2nd row floor console,Dual-purpose driver and front passenger cup holder tray,IP with two retractable cup holders-cum-utility boxes,Overhead console with twin map lights & flip-down sunglasses holder,Front floor console with two cup holders,3rd row trims with cup holders,3rd row floor console with cubby hole,Coat hooks on 2nd row assist grips,Cargo net hooks in cargo area,Cargo net hooks in cargo area,3D Electro-luminescent meters with Multi - Information 3D Electro-luminescent Display (MID) & meters chrome with ring Mul,Sun visors with vanity mirror (co-driver side) and ticket retaining strap (driver side) fixed,A-pillar assist-grips for 1st rowRoof mounted retractable door assist-grips for 1st & 2nd rows,Fixed C-pillar assist-grips for 3rd row
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 ClusterYesYes
UpholsteryLeather
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors
Galena Gray
Nautilus Blue
Red Spinal Mica
Black Mica
Silver Metallic
Silky White Pearl
MU-X Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Roof Rail
Yes-
Lighting,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Projector Headlights,LED Tail lamps
-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes
Additional FeaturesCentre high mount LED stop lamp,Under-front steel plate skid/splash shield,Steel plate sump guards,Steel plate transfer protector,Steel plate on leading edge of fuel tank,Fuel tank fire protector,Eagle-inspired sharp & muscular exterior design,Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-levelling,LED rear position lamps,Sharp & sleek headlamp & taillamp design,Recessed front fog lamps with chrome garnish,LED Day-time Running Lights (DRL) & light guide integrated in headlamps,Two-tone metallic grey-body coloured front & rear bumpers,Double slat chrome radiator grille,Chrome door handles,Chrome tailgate garnish,Chrome fold-in power door mirrors with integrated turn indicators,Aluminium side steps,Shark-fin antenna with gun-metal finish,Wrap-around rear glass - quarter glass & rear windshield,Roof rails (max. load capacity 60 ),Dual-tone rear spoiler,Windscreen wipers with variable intermittent sweep modes
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 LightsFront
Front
AntennaShark Fin
-
Boot OpeningManual
-
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
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
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesEmergency Brake Assist (EBA),3-point retractable seat belts for all seating positions,Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seat belts,3 ISOFIX childseat anchorage for 2nd row seats,Automatic door lock release on airbag deployment,High tensile steel body construction with tailor-welded blanks,Anti-intrusion bars inside side doors,Child-proof rear door locks,Audible & visual headlight-ON & parking light-ON warning,High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fuel tank,“Terrain Coand” 4x4 select dial with 2 - High,Terrain-High Coand and 4 - Low 4x4 range,Premium carpet mats with safety locking clips (driver side) & foot protection guide (3rd row),CHASSIS (Frame,Separate, full-length heavy-duty ladder construction chassis)
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 Sensing Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
-
Hill Descent Control
YesYes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Curtain AirbagYes-
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes

Advance Internet

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

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
9
7
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
8
4
Usb PortsYesYes
Auxillary InputYes-
Inbuilt Apps-
BlueSense
Tweeter-
2
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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