How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD and Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR which produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD ₹ 16.99 Lakh

Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR ₹ 18.37 Lakh

Head-to-Head Showdown

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD vs Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR

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

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD

₹ 16.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR

₹ 18.37 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

Power

197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Torque

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)

Automatic

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

4 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD	Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 16.99 Lakh	₹ 18.37 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.2L I4 mHawk 130	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)
Torque	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	57 litres	60 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	—	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	3985 mm	4695 mm
Width	1820 mm	1890 mm
Height	1844 mm	1755 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	—
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2750 mm
Front Tyre	255 / 65 R18	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	235 / 60 R18
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	—
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Visual display	Reverse Camera
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	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Active
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
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 electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (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)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Partial
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Interior Colour	Black	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	Yes
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
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Puddle Lamp	—	Optional
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	7 inch	10.35 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Integrated Music System	Yes	—
Speakers	6	6
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
Alexa	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	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	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear AC	—	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC	—	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD and Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD is priced at ₹ 16.99 Lakh, while the Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR is priced at ₹ 18.37 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR which produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Mahindra XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.