How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD and Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)?

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 Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

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

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) ₹ 15.85 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD vs Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD

₹ 16.99 Lakh

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Tata Motors

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)

₹ 15.85 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

Power

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Torque

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 L Kryotec

Automatic

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Diesel

—

Economy / Range

16.14 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD	Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 16.99 Lakh	₹ 15.85 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Engine Type	2.2L I4 mHawk 130	2.0 L Kryotec
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 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	50 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Range	—	807 Km
Fuel Economy	—	16.14 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4661 mm
Width	1820 mm	1894 mm
Height	1844 mm	1786 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	205 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2741 mm
Front Tyre	255 / 65 R18	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	235 / 70 R16
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Turn Radius	—	5.8 metres
Kerb weight	—	1825 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	—
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
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	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	—
Central Lock	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	—
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Internally Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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, Second & Third
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat 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	Grey / Black
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	—
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black
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
Scuff Plates	—	Optional
Driver Armrest	—	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Puddle Lamp	—	Optional
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	—
Screen Size	7 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	—
Integrated Music System	Yes	—
Speakers	6	—
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	—
Voice Command	Yes	—
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	—
GPS	Yes	—
Auxiliary Port	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	—
USB	Yes	—
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Optional
Average Speed	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Third
Rear AC	—	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC	—	Separate Zone, Vents on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Controls
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	100000
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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 Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023).

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD is priced at ₹ 16.99 Lakh, while the Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) is priced at ₹ 15.85 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 Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.