How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD and Maruti Ertiga ZXi?

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to Maruti Ertiga ZXi which produces 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD ₹ 10.24 Lakh

Maruti Ertiga ZXi ₹ 10.92 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD vs Maruti Ertiga ZXi

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD

₹ 10.24 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Ertiga ZXi

₹ 10.92 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

Power

102 bhp @ 6000 rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Torque

136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2L I4 mHawk 130

Engine / Motor

1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC K15C Smart Hybrid

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

20.51 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD	Maruti Ertiga ZXi
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 10.24 Lakh	₹ 10.92 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.2L I4 mHawk 130	K15C Smart Hybrid
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	57 litres	45 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	—	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	—	20.51 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4395 mm
Width	1820 mm	1735 mm
Height	1844 mm	1690 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	185mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2740 mm
Front Tyre	245 / 75 R16	185 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre	245 / 75 R16	185 / 65 R15
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Turn Radius	—	5.2 metres
Kerb weight	—	1150 - 1205 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
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	—
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Visual display	—
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Internally Adjustable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Fog Light	—	Halogen on front
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	4 Person	7 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	3 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Interior Colour	Black	Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Cabin Lamp	Centre	Front and Rear
Driver Armrest	—	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Infotainment
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
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	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	—
Display	—	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	—	7 inch
Connectivity	—	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
Speakers	—	6
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
Voice Command	—	Yes
Bluetooth	—	Phone & Audio Streaming
Radio	—	Yes
USB	—	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	3
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Rear AC	—	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	—	Lithium Ion
Other
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	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) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD and Maruti Ertiga ZXi.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD is priced at ₹ 10.24 Lakh, while the Maruti Ertiga ZXi is priced at ₹ 10.92 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Maruti Ertiga ZXi which produces 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Maruti Ertiga ZXi comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.