How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) and Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD?

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD which produces 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) ₹ 16.46 Lakh

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD ₹ 16.39 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) vs Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD

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

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E)

₹ 16.46 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD

₹ 16.39 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)

Power

150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm

Torque

320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)

Engine / Motor

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

Manual

Gearbox

Automatic

FWD

Drivetrain

4WD

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

5 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E)	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 16.46 Lakh	₹ 16.39 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
Power	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)	150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)
Torque	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	57 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	—
Body
Length	4695 mm	3985 mm
Width	1890 mm	1820 mm
Height	1755 mm	1844 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2450 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Ground Clearance	—	226 mm
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Optional	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	—
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
Traction Control System	—	Yes
Park Assist	—	Visual display
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	3 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Optional
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	—
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Seating Capacity	5 Person	4 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)
Driver Armrest	Yes	—
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)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	—
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Partial
Rear Seat Split	Yes	50:50 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	—
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Centre
Interior Colour	—	Black
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.35 inch	7 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Speakers	6	6
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	—
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Alexa	Yes	—
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	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
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	1
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front Only
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Sunroof via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash 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 XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) and Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) is priced at ₹ 16.46 Lakh, while the Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD is priced at ₹ 16.39 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD which produces 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (E) features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.