How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD and Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol?

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD delivers 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD ₹ 11.50 Lakh

Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol ₹ 11.52 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD vs Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

₹ 11.50 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol

₹ 11.52 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW)

Power

101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm

300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm

Torque

136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC D117 CRDe

Engine / Motor

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

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

RWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

20.97 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

6 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD	Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 11.50 Lakh	₹ 11.52 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	K15C Smart Hybrid
Power	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW)	101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	45 litres	45 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	—	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	—	20.97 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4445 mm
Width	1820 mm	1775 mm
Height	1844 mm	1755 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2740 mm
Front Tyre	245 / 75 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyre	245 / 75 R16	195 / 60 R16
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Turn Radius	—	5.2 metres
Kerb weight	—	1200 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	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
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	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	LED
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Internally Adjustable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Fog Light	—	LED on front
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Single Tone
Seating Capacity	4 Person	6 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	Captain Seats
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Partial
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	—
Interior Colour	Black	Black
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
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Footwell Lamps
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
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	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	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
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
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 & Telescopic
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 & Third
Rear AC	—	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
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 RWD and Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹ 11.50 Lakh, while the Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol is priced at ₹ 11.52 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD delivers 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to the Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Maruti XL6 Zeta MT Petrol comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.