How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD and Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT which produces 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD ₹ 15.49 Lakh

Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT ₹ 15.64 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD vs Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD

₹ 15.49 Lakh

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Hyundai

Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT

₹ 15.64 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

Power

158 bhp @ 5500 rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Torque

253 Nm @ 1500 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1.5, Turbo GDi

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

20 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD	Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 15.49 Lakh	₹ 15.64 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.2L I4 mHawk 130	1.5, Turbo GDi
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)	158 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	253 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 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	—	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	—	900 Km
Fuel Economy	—	20 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4535 mm
Width	1820 mm	1765 mm
Height	1844 mm	1475 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2670 mm
Front Tyre	255 / 65 R18	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	205 / 55 R16
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Couple Torsion Beam Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Turn Radius	—	5.2 metres
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum
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	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Visual display	Reverse Camera with Guidance
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
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	4 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen Projector
ORVM	Black (Electrically 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	—
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (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 & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	—
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	—
Interior Colour	Black	Black & Red
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Cabin Lamp	Centre	Front and Rear
Driver Armrest	—	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Interior Ambient Light	—	64
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	7 inch	10 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6	8
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	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	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	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
Cruise Control	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	1
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear AC	—	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Sunroof	—	Electrically Adjustable
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Wireless Charging	—	Yes
Other
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
Car Unlock 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 MT 4WD and Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD is priced at ₹ 15.49 Lakh, while the Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is priced at ₹ 15.64 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD delivers 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT which produces 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Hyundai Verna SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.