How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD and Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR which produces 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD ₹ 13.99 Lakh

Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR ₹ 14.13 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD vs Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR

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

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD

₹ 13.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR

₹ 14.13 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)

Power

153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)

320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm

Torque

360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi

Engine / Motor

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi

Automatic

Gearbox

Manual

RWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD	Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 13.99 Lakh	₹ 14.13 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi
Power	150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)
Torque	320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm	360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)	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 / 65 R17
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	235 / 65 R17
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	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 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	Optional
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	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	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	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	—
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)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	—
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	—
Interior Colour	Black	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather Gear Knob	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
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Puddle Lamp	—	Optional
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	7 inch	8 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated Music System	Yes	—
Speakers	6	4
Steering Mounted Controls	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	—
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
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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
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear AC	—	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Other
Car Status 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 Petrol AT RWD and Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD is priced at ₹ 13.99 Lakh, while the Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR is priced at ₹ 14.13 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR which produces 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.