Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar and Tata Safari Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra Thar comes in 7 variants. Engine options include Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, AXT RWD Diesel, costs ₹9.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, LXT 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹17.62 Lakh. The Tata Safari comes in 59 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹13.29 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Petrol Smart, costs ₹13.29 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Accomplished Ultra Red Dark 6S AT, is priced at ₹26.40 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra Thar	Tata Safari
Price	₹9.99 Lakh	₹13.29 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel	1498 cc HYPERION 1.5L Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹9.99 Lakh

₹13.29 Lakh

Engine

1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel

1498 cc HYPERION 1.5L Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar and Tata Safari Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

AXT RWD Diesel

Tata Safari

₹ 13.29 Lakh

Petrol Smart

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

AXT RWD Diesel

Tata Safari

₹ 13.29 Lakh

Petrol Smart

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

116.93bhp@3500rpm

167.62bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque

300Nm@1750-2500rpm

280Nm@1750-3500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

1498 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

11 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance Unladen

226 mm

Height

1850 mm

1795 mm

Length

3985 mm

4668 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2741 mm

Width

1820 mm

1922 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

680 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

4.0

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

17 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

17 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

245/75 R16

235/65/R17

Tyre Type

Tubeless All-Terrain

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.2

Break Over Angle

26.2

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Sami (Monochrome)

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

7 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Electronic

Fog Lights

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Mahindra Thar - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹7,99,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹75,924

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,99,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹16,785/month

Tata Safari - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹10,63,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹1,01,004

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,65,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹22,329/month

Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

116.93bhp@3500rpm

167.62bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque

300Nm@1750-2500rpm

280Nm@1750-3500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

1498 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

11 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance Unladen

226 mm

Height

1850 mm

1795 mm

Length

3985 mm

4668 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2741 mm

Width

1820 mm

1922 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

680 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

4.0

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

17 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

17 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

245/75 R16

235/65/R17

Tyre Type

Tubeless All-Terrain

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.2

Break Over Angle

26.2

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Sami (Monochrome)

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

7 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Electronic

Fog Lights

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Brochure

Download Mahindra Thar Brochure Brochure Icon

Download Tata Safari Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Mahindra Thar - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹7,99,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹75,924

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,99,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹16,785/month

Tata Safari - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹10,63,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹1,01,004

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,65,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹22,329/month

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Mahindra Thar

AXT RWD Diesel

₹9.99 Lakh

Tata Safari

Petrol Smart

₹13.29 Lakh

Mahindra Thar

₹9.99 Lakh

AXT RWD Diesel

Tata Safari

₹13.29 Lakh

Petrol Smart