How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD and Tata Safari Smart?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm torque, compared to Tata Safari Smart which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD ₹ 14.69 Lakh

Tata Safari Smart ₹ 14.66 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD vs Tata Safari Smart

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD

₹ 14.69 Lakh

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Tata Motors

Tata Safari Smart

₹ 14.66 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)

Power

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm

Torque

350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

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

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

—

Economy / Range

16.3 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD	Tata Safari Smart
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 14.69 Lakh	₹ 14.66 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
Power	150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
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	—	815 Km
Fuel Economy	—	16.3 km/l
Body
Length	3985 mm	4668 mm
Width	1820 mm	1922 mm
Height	1844 mm	1795 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	—
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2741 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	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 & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
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	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	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	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 Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Internally Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Body Kit	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 & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
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	—
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal	Internal with Key
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Cabin Lamp	Centre	Front and Rear
Scuff Plates	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
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	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	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	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	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	2
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Rear AC	—	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC	—	Blower, Vents on Pillars, 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 Petrol MT 4WD and Tata Safari Smart.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD is priced at ₹ 14.69 Lakh, while the Tata Safari Smart is priced at ₹ 14.66 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Safari Smart which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Tata Safari Smart comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.