How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD and Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD delivers 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD ₹ 12.19 Lakh

Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid ₹ 12.10 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD vs Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

₹ 12.19 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid

₹ 12.10 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 + Mild Hybrid System

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

RWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Economy / Range

21.11 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD	Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 12.19 Lakh	₹ 12.10 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	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	K15C + Mild Hybrid System
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	—	21.11 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4345 mm
Width	1820 mm	1795 mm
Height	1844 mm	1645 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	210 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2600 mm
Front Tyre	255 / 65 R18	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	215 / 60 R17
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion Beam
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Turn Radius	—	5.4 metres
Kerb weight	—	1162 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	—
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
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	—
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	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	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	—
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Automatic 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)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (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	Black + Bordeaux
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	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
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Both Sides
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	7 inch	7 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6	4
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	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	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
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	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	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear AC	—	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Other
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
AC On Off 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 LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD and Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹ 12.19 Lakh, while the Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid is priced at ₹ 12.10 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD delivers 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to the Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Maruti Grand Vitara Delta Smart Hybrid comes with a Manual gearbox and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) fuel.