Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Mahindra Bolero? 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. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 8.49 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Thar Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.21,40,172^*	Rs.11,50,722^*
Mileage (city)	9 kmpl	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2184	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Mahindra Thar
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.80 Lakh^*
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B8
9.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	LXT 4WD Diesel AT	B8
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,40,172^*	Rs.11,50,722^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.41,961/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,545/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,845	Rs.49,520
User Rating	4.5 Based on 82 Reviews	4.4 Based on 396 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,40,172^*

Rs.11,50,722^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.41,961/month

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Rs.22,545/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,845

Rs.49,520

User Rating

4.5

Based on 82 Reviews

4.4

Based on 396 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHawk 130 CRDe	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	2184	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	130bhp@3750rpm	74.96bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1600-2800rpm	210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	SOHC
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHawk 130 CRDe

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

2184

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130bhp@3750rpm

74.96bhp@3600rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

210Nm@1600-2200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

SOHC

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

5-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9	14
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	11	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3995
Width (mm)	1820	1745
Height (mm)	1855	1880
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2680
Rear Tread (mm)	1520	-
Approach Angle	41.2°	-
Break Over Angle	26.2°	-
Departure Angle	36°	-
Seating Capacity	4	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Sami(Coloured)	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours	Dimond WhiteRocky BeigeD'sat SilverStealth BlackBolero Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	No
Side Stepper	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Fender-mounted	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Manual
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.24	7
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	wireless android auto play more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience
Mahindra Bolero
- Looks rugged: Its boxy proportions and muscular design elements can be recognised from a distance
- Capable enough: The rear-wheel-drive setup and a torque-y diesel engine allows it to challenge rough terrains
- Powerful AC cools the cabin very quickly

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 and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded
Mahindra Bolero
- Bare bones: Except for a small touchscreen, it does not get any premium features
- Bumpy ride: Being a ladder-on-frame SUV, the ride quality comes with a lot of body roll

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