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Mahindra Thar vs Tata Tiago

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Tata Tiago? 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 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Tata Tiago price starts Rs 5.65 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Tiago has 1199 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Tiago has a mileage of 28.06 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Thar Vs Tiago

Key HighlightsMahindra TharTata Tiago
On Road PriceRs.19,81,546*Rs.8,94,824*
Mileage (city)8 kmpl-
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19971199
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Mahindra Thar vs Tata Tiago Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.1,981,546*
Rs.8,94,824*
Rs.7,20,101*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.37,720/month
Rs.18,097/month
Rs.13,707/month
InsuranceRs.94,771
Thar Insurance

Rs.35,331
Tiago Insurance

Rs.30,486
KWID Insurance

User Rating
4.5
Based on 1201 Reviews
4.3
Based on 751 Reviews
4.2
Based on 826 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)-
Rs.4,712
Rs.2,125
Brochure

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
mStallion 150 TGDi
1.2L Revotron
1.0 SCe
Displacement (cc)
1997
1199
999
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
150.19bhp@5000rpm
84.48bhp@6000rpm
67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Turbo Charger
Yes-
-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
6-Speed AT
5-Speed AMT
5-Speed AMT
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)8
-
16
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
19
22.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)57
35
28
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)-
150
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Independent,Lower wishbone,McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Mac Pherson strut with lower Transverse link
Rear Suspension
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
"Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers"
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt
-
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
150
-
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
175/60 R15
165/70
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Tubeless, Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
-
14
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)18
15
-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)18
15
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
3985
3765
3731
Width (mm)
1820
1677
1579
Height (mm)
1855
1535
1490
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
226
170
184
Wheel Base (mm)
2450
2400
2498
Front Track1520
-
-
Rear Track1520
-
-
Approach Angle41.2
-
-
Break Over Angle26.2
-
-
Departure Angle36
-
-
Seating Capacity
4
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
242
279
No. of Doors
3
5
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYesYes
Power Windows Rear
-
YesYes
Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYesYes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
-
-
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYesNo
Cup Holders Front
Yes-
-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYesYes
Cruise Control
Yes-
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Foldable Rear Seat
50:50 Split
-
-
Glove Box Cooling
-
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
-
Voice Command
Yes-
-
USB Charger
Front
Front
Front
Gear Shift Indicator
-
No-
Luggage Hook And Net-
Yes-
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Yes
Additional FeaturesTip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
-
"intermittent front wiper & auto wiping while washing,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator,rear parcel shelf,rear grab handles,pollen filter,cabin light with theatre diing,12V power socket(front & rear)"
One Touch Operating Power Window
-
Driver's Window
-
Air Conditioner
YesYesYes
Heater
YesYesYes
Adjustable Steering
Yes-
-
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes-

Interior

Tachometer
YesYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYesYes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
No-
Additional FeaturesDashboard 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)
Collapsible Grab Handles,Premium Black & Beige Interiors,Tablet Storage Space in Glove Box,Interior Lamps with Theatre Diing,Premium Piano Black Finish on Steering Wheel,Magazine Pockets,Digital clock,Distance to Empty & Door Open & Key in Reminder,Trip meter (2 nos.) & Trip average fuel efficiency,Gear shift display,
"fabric upholstery(metal mustard & white stripped embossing),stylised shiny black gear knob(white embellisher & white stiched bellow), centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(white),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,AMT dial surround(white),front door panel with white accent, chrome parking brake button, chrome inner door handles,LED digital instrument cluster"
Digital ClusterYesSemi
Sami
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-
2.5
-
UpholsteryLeatherette
Fabric
Fabric

Exterior

Available Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Flame Red
Opal White
Tornado Blue
Opal White Dual Tone
Tornado Blue Dual Tone
Daytona Grey
Tiago Colors
Fiery Red
Ice Cool White
Moonlight Silver
Zanskar Blue
Metal Mustard With Black Roof
Outback Bronze
Ice Cool White With Black Roof
KWID Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
Hatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Hatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
-
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
NoNo
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes-
Wheel Covers-
NoYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes-
Rear Spoiler
-
YesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYes-
Yes
Chrome Grille
-
-
Yes
Projector Headlamps
-
YesYes
Halogen HeadlampsYesNo-
Roof Rail
-
-
Yes
LED DRLs
-
YesYes
LED Taillights
Yes-
Yes
Additional FeaturesHard 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)
Stylish Body Colored Bumper,Door Handle Design Chrome Lined,Piano Black ORVM,Stylized Black Finish on B-pillar,Chrome Garnish on Tailgate,Front Grille with Chrome Tri Arrow Motif,Contrast Black Roof Option,
"stylish graphite grille(chrome inserts),body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,stylised door decals,door protcetion cladding,silver streak LED DRLs,LED tail lamps with LED light guides,B-pillar applique,arching roof rails with white inserts,SUV-styled front & rear skid plates with white inserts,Climber 2D insignia on C-pillar - dual tone,headlamp protectors with white accents,dual tone body colour options,wheel cover(dual tone flex wheels)"
Fog LightsFront
Front
-
Boot Opening-
Manual
Manual
Puddle Lamps-
Yes-
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
175/60 R15
165/70
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Tubeless, Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
-
14

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYesYes
Brake AssistYes-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYesYes
Child Safety Locks
-
-
Yes
No. of Airbags2
2
2
Driver Airbag
YesYesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYesYes
Side Airbag Front-
-
No
Side Airbag Rear-
-
No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYes
Traction Control-
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYesYes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesFront 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
Corner Stability Control,3 Point ELR Seat Belt (All Seats),
traffic assistance mode,rear seat belt reminder,front seat belts with load limiter,pedestrian protection,driver & passenger seat belt reminder,rear door child lock
Rear Camera
-
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Speed Alert
-
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
Driver and Passenger
Driver
Hill Descent Control
Yes-
-
Hill Assist
Yes-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock-
-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYesYes
Global NCAP Safety Rating-
4 Star
-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating-
4 Star
-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-CallNo-
No
Over Speeding AlertYes-
Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock-
-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYesYes
Speakers Front
YesYesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes-
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYesYes
Touch Screen
YesYesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
7
7
8
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYesYes
No. of Speakers
4
4
2
Additional Features-
USB Connectivity,Speed Dependent Volume Control,Phone Book Access & Audio Streaming,Call Rejected with SMS Feature,Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-Outs,Image and Video Playback,
push-to-talk, video playback (via USB), roof mic, white multimedia surround, dual tone option - mystery black roof with ice cool white body colour
Usb PortsYesC-Type
Front
Auxillary Input-
-
Yes
Inbuilt AppsBlueSense
-
-
Tweeter2
4
-
Rear Touch Screen SizeNoNoNo
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