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Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kushaq

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Skoda Kushaq? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Kushaq. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT and Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.10.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Classic 1.0 TSI Petrol MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Skoda Kushaq is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 114 bhp @5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Kushaq has a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Kushaq

Key HighlightsMahindra TharSkoda Kushaq
PriceRs.11.35 LakhRs.10.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm114 bhp @5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.88 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT car
AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT
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Rs. 10.89 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.43 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
114 bhp @5000-5500 rpm
Colors
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Kushaq Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Electric
Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
check
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
check
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/75 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
245/75 R16
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
6
6
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited kms
4 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
-
6 year or 150000 Km

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.0 TSI Petrol& in-line& 4-Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
114 bhp @5000-5500 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.78 kwh
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Fast Charging
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
170 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
check
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower and Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
No information
3
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
-

Safety

NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
check
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3985 mm
4225 mm
Width
1820 mm
1760 mm
Height
1850 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
155 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1248 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
Cons
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
  • The interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Skoda Kushaq

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 155 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1248 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Kushaq comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Skoda Kushaq Owner Reviews

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    • Vs
      Vivek singh
      2 Month ago
      4.7
      This is car very dangerous look and Mahindra company is best company so my choice Mahindra Thar, and I hope Mahindra Thar my luckiest car in my life and future.
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      Pawandeep Singh
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Top model fully modified interior and in petrol engine with automatic transmission also good music sound quality it gives me average of fuel 16 on highway with 95 km/h speed
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      Vinod
      4 Month ago
      4.3
      Excellent and sturdy performance. It is nice to drive with confidence on the road. For a daily ride and for small families, it's very comfortable and affordable. Nice experience with servings.
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      Shabeer
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Mahindra thar is a real butterfly it's look nice and flying on the road. Overall awesome performance and noise.
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      Umesh muchhal
      5 Month ago
      4.7
      Awesome car for the view of safety and driving performance; this is the best car for driving and comfort view on off-roading and highways; finally, this XUU is awesome for driving.
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