How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD and Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT?

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm torque, compared to Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT which produces 61 kW (82.93 PS) @ 5700 rpm (81.79bhp) power and 112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD ₹ 9.49 Lakh

Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT ₹ 9.49 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD vs Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD

₹ 9.49 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT

₹ 9.49 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)

Power

61 kW (82.93 PS) @ 5700 rpm (81.79bhp)

300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm

Torque

112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi

Engine / Motor

1.2L Z12E Petrol 1197 cc, 3-Cylinder

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

23.80 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD	Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 9.49 Lakh	₹ 9.49 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1.2L Z12E Petrol
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	1197 cc, 3-Cylinder
Power	150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)	61 kW (82.93 PS) @ 5700 rpm (81.79bhp)
Torque	300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm	112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	57 litres	37 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2/ OBD2
Engine Misc	—	Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	—	23.80 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	3990 mm
Width	1820 mm	1745 mm
Height	1850 mm	1530 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2520 mm
Front Tyre	245 / 75 R16	195 / 55 R16
Rear Tyre	245 / 75 R16	195 / 55 R16
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion Beam
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Electric, Rack & Pinion
Wheel	Steel Rims	Dual-Tone Precision Cut Alloy Wheel
Spare Wheel	Steel	185/65 R15 Steel
Turn Radius	—	4.85 metres
Kerb weight	—	950-985 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	—
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Available (Integrated with ESP)
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Visual display	360 Degree Camera & Head Up Display
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	Audible Speed Alert (80 km/h and 120 km/h)
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes, Reminder Lamp & Buzzer for All Seats
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes, ISOFIX Mounts
Central Lock	Remote	Smart Key
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)	—	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System)	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes, 3-Point ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor)
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)	—	Yes, Level 2 ADAS
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Exterior
Number of Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED Projector
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Internally Adjustable)	Body Coloured, Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	NEXA Signature LED Tail Lamps
External Door Handles	Black	Chrome Finish
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
DRL (Daytime Running Lights)	—	NEXTré LED DRLs
Fog Light	—	LED
Roof Antenna	—	Shark Fin Antenna
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	4 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	Height Adjustable (6-Way)
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	Manual (4-Way)
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear Adjustable
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	60:40 Split Folding
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench, Foldable
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Yes
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Interior Colour	Black	Black & Blue
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Premium Leatherette
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal	Electric Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Auto Dimming IRVM
Cabin Lamp	Centre	Front & Center
Driver Armrest	—	Yes, Front Sliding Armrest
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Front Ventilated Seats
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Interior Ambient Light	—	Front Footwell Lamp
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Analogue with Colour TFT MID
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Yes
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Display	—	TFT Colour MID
Screen Size	—	22.86cm (9 inch) Touchscreen
Head Unit Size	—	22.86cm (9 inch) Touchscreen
Connectivity	—	Suzuki Connect
Android Auto	—	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	—	Wireless
Integrated Music System	—	SmartPlay Pro+
Speakers	—	Premium Sound System by Clarion, 4 Speakers, 2 Tweeters
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes (Audio, Bluetooth, Voice & ADAS)
Voice Command	—	Yes
Bluetooth	—	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	—	Inbuilt & Smartphone
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Radio	—	Yes
USB	—	Yes, Front & Rear (Type-A & Type-C)
Average Speed	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Distance to Empty (DTE)	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Available via Suzuki Connect
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Automatic AC
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Automatic AC
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	Front & Rear
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Console & Rear Armrest
Rear AC	—	Rear AC Vents
Cruise Control	—	Yes, Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Wireless Charging	—	Available (with active cooling)
Battery
Battery	—	12V Lead Acid
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	2
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	40000

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD and Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD is priced at ₹ 9.49 Lakh, while the Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT is priced at ₹ 9.49 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT which produces 61 kW (82.93 PS) @ 5700 rpm (81.79bhp) power and 112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Maruti Baleno Alpha (O) MT comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.