Mahindra Thar OG vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Should you buy Mahindra Thar OG or Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara? 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 OG price starts at Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price starts Rs 10.77 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Thar OG has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar OG has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Suzuki Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Thar OG Vs Suzuki Grand Vitara

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar OG	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.20,72,721^*	Rs.22,85,242^*
Mileage (city)	-	25.45 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1490
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mahindra Thar OG
2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT
17.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
19.77 Lakh^*
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2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT
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Basic Information
Variant	2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.20,72,721^*	Rs.22,85,242^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.39,458/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,502/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,671	Rs.85,528
User Rating	4.8 Based on 2 Reviews	4.5 Based on 646 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,130
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Basic Information

Variant

2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.20,72,721^*

Rs.22,85,242^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.39,458/month

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Rs.44,502/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,671

Rs.85,528

User Rating

4.8

Based on 2 Reviews

4.5

Based on 646 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	G20 TGDi mStallion	M15D With Strong Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1997	1490
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	159.58bhp@5000rpm	114bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	330Nm@1500-3000rpm	141Nm@0-3995rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	E-CVT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

G20 TGDi mStallion

M15D With Strong Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1997

1490

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

159.58bhp@5000rpm

114bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

330Nm@1500-3000rpm

141Nm@0-3995rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

E-CVT

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	25.45
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	21.97
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	27.97
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	19	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4345
Width (mm)	1870	1795
Height (mm)	1855	1645
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	232	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1270-1285
Grossweight (kg)	-	1755
Approach Angle	40 °	-
Break Over Angle	26.4 °	-
Departure Angle	36 °	-
Seating Capacity	4	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	-	Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Additional Features	Electronic Locking Differential more	Sunglass Holder more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	-
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| Normal \|Power
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Analog with MID	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackJeans BlueBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango RedArtemis Silver+3 MoreThar OG Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut BrownOpulent Red With BlackGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara 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	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Fender-mounted	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	19	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Android Auto	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wired	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	- more	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar OG
- Classic ‘Jeep’ looks, butch and square stance turns heads.
- Powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options. Great for highway trips while smooth for city driving too.
- Electronic locking differential, terrain modes and new suspension setup improve off-road capability and ride comfort.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Premium looks: LED headlights, LED DRLs, upright SUV stance, connected tail lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Good creature comforts with features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and rear sun shades.
- Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
- Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain returns more than 20kmpl in the real-world.
- Ride comfort: Excellent ride quality on all kinds of surfaces.

Mahindra Thar OG
- Cramped rear seat access and space. Best for occasional use only.
- No automatic option with 1.5-litre diesel engine. Limits choice for city drivers.
- Missing features: Auto dimming IRVM, 360 degree camera, wireless Apple CarPlay.
- 6 airbags not part of standard equipment.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Misses out on diesel engine offered in rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
- Boot space: Compromised boot in the hybrid variants can only accommodate medium-sized suitcases and smaller bags.

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