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Mahindra Thar vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Nexon. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Nexon

Key HighlightsMahindra TharTata Nexon
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.8.15 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsNexon specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
9.12 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresNexon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Thar ExteriorNexon Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Thar InstrumentationNexon Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
No
Dynamic
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationNexon Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
No
Touchscreen Size
-
10.24 inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
3 years or 125000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionNexon Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceNexon Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
No

Safety

Thar SafetyNexon Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityNexon Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3985 mm
3995 mm
Width
1820 mm
1804 mm
Height
1850 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1295 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsNexon 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
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
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
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), 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, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1295 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • Nexon Review
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      Sa
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      2.7
      Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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      ameen
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.0
      On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
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      Om dhore
      29 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.7
      Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
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    • A
      Anonymous
      30 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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      Sayan bhowmik
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
      Likes (4)
    • D
      Dk
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Mind blowing performance if had no issue in driving it was fabulous great work against road.
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    • Ba
      Bharat ambekar
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      4.2
      Amazing car. Safety is good. Mindblowing on road performance, mileage is good. All over good car. Harman music system is good
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    • Sm
      Saket mishra
      28 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best car in my range which is under 10 lakhs.
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    • KP
      Kiran Pradhan
      29 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best vehicle I've ever owned. The best car under budget is this one. Both this model and this car appeal to me. I'm grateful, Tata Motors.
      Likes (5)
    • TS
      Thurubilli Sai
      30 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      A compact SUV with a combination of features, performance, and style is the Tata Nexon. All things considered, the Tata Nexon is a very attractive, well-equipped, and secure small SUV choice.
      Likes (1)
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    Mahindra Thar and Tata Nexon FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Tata Nexon?
    The on-road price of Tata Nexon is Rs. 9.12 Lakh in New Delhi.