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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. Jeep Grand Cherokee price starts at Rs 80.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Limited Opt (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Grand Cherokee has 1995 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand Cherokee has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Grand Cherokee Vs Thar

Key HighlightsJeep Grand CherokeeMahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.92,84,419*Rs.19,81,546*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19951997
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.92,84,419*
Rs.19,81,546*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,81,212/month
Rs.37,720/month
InsuranceRs.3,42,089
Grand Cherokee Insurance

Rs.94,771
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4
Based on 12 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1194 Reviews
Brochure

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
2.0L GME T4
mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
1995
1997
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
268.27bhp@5200rpm
150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@3000rpm
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
-
Yes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed
6-Speed AT
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)87
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)289
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Multi-link independent (all aluminum arms and knuckles )
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent (all aluminum arms and knuckles )
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
289
-
Tyre Size
-
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4914
3985
Width (mm)
1979
1820
Height (mm)
1792
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
226
Wheel Base (mm)
2457
2450
Kerb Weight (kg)
2097
-
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)
782
-
No. of Doors
5
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
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-
Heated Seats Front
Yes-
Heated Seats Rear
Yes-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
-
50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional Features-
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
Drive Modes
4
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
Yes-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes-
Additional FeaturesCAPRI LEATHER SEATS, DOOR TRIM PANEL-VINYL ARMREST, AN-TEAK/SATIN CHROME INTERIOR ACCENTS, 4 WAY FRONT HEADRESTS, PUR WRAPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL, LED FRONT FOOTWELL LIGHTING, AMBIENT LED INTERIOR LIGHTING, CARGO TIE DOWN LOOPS, FRONT & REAR FLOOR MATS, CARGO COMPARTMENT COVER, FULL LENGTH FLOOR CONSOLE, ILLUMINATED CUPHOLDERS, FRONT READING/MAP LAMPS, REAR READING/COURTESY LAMPS, FRONT & REAR LED MAP POCKETS, OVERHEAD CARGO AREA LIGHTING - LED, COAT HOOKS, ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
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
Rocky Mountain
Diamond Black Crystal
Velvet Red
Bright White
Grand Cherokee Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Sun Roof
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Roof Rail
Yes-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Fog Lights
-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional FeaturesLED REFLECTOR HEADLAMPS, LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS- PARK/TURN, AUTO HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP CONTROL, GLOSS BLACK EXTERIOR MIRRORS, EXTERIOR MIRRORS APPROACH LAMPS, EXT. MIRRORS W/SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNALS, EXTERIOR MIRRORS W/MEMORY, AUTO DIM EXTERIOR MIRRORS, AUTO ADJUST IN REVERSE EXT MIRRORS, EXTERIOR ACCENTS-CHROME, BODY COLOR DOOR HANDLES, MIC BLACK / BRIGHT ROOF RAILS, BODY COLOR SHARK FIN ANTENNA, LIFTGATE DOOR PUDDLE LAMPS, 20X8.5 MACHINED AND PAINTED ALLOY WHEEL, DUAL-PANE PANORAMIC SUNROOF
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)
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Tyre Size
-
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 Airbags8
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Side Airbag RearYes-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesRear view auto-dim digital display mirror, Front and rear camera, Rain brake support,Ready alert braking, Electric park brake, Automatic SOS call, Pedestrian/cyclist emergency braking, Full speed FWD collision warn plus, Adaptive cruise control with stop & go, Blind spot and cross path detection, Passive pedestrian protection, Drowsy driver detection, Parksense ft/rr park assist with stop,Active lane management system,Intertion collision assist system
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
Heads Up Display
Yes-
Sos Emergency Assistance
Yes-
Geo Fence Alert
Yes-
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
360 View Camera
Yes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Advance Internet

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

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio-
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.1
7
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
9
4
Additional FeaturesActive noise control system, Alexa home-to-vehicle assistant,Vehicle health alert, Integrated voice coand with bluetooth, 9 speaker Alpine amplified system with subwoofer
-
Usb Ports-
Yes
Inbuilt Apps-
BlueSense
Tweeter-
2
SubwooferNo-
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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