How does the performance compare between Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG and Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD?

The Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG delivers CNG - 86.63 bhp @ 5500 rpm, Petrol 99.2 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and CNG - 121.5 Nm @ 4200 rpm, Petrol - 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD which produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

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Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG ₹ 11.83 Lakh

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD ₹ 11.50 Lakh

Head-to-Head Showdown

Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG vs Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG

₹ 11.83 Lakh

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Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

₹ 11.50 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

CNG - 86.63 bhp @ 5500 rpm, Petrol 99.2 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Power

117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW)

CNG - 121.5 Nm @ 4200 rpm, Petrol - 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Torque

300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm

1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC K15C

Engine / Motor

1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC D117 CRDe

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

RWD

CNG + Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

CNG - 26.11 km/kg, Petrol - 20.51 km/l

Economy / Range

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7 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG	Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 11.83 Lakh	₹ 11.50 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	CNG + Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	K15C	D117 CRDe
Power	CNG - 86.63 bhp @ 5500 rpm, Petrol 99.2 bhp @ 6000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW)
Torque	CNG - 121.5 Nm @ 4200 rpm, Petrol - 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)	Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Fuel Capacity	CNG - 60 litres, Petrol - 45 litres	45 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Economy	CNG - 26.11 km/kg, Petrol - 20.51 km/l	—
Body
Length	4395 mm	3985 mm
Width	1735 mm	1820 mm
Height	1690 mm	1844 mm
Ground Clearance	185mm	226 mm
Wheelbase	2740 mm	2450 mm
Turn Radius	5.2 metres	—
Kerb weight	1255 kg	—
Front Tyre	185 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyre	185 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Safety
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum
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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	—
Child Safety Lock	Yes	—
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	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 Projector	Halogen
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen on front	—
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Black (Internally Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Optional
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	—
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Seating Capacity	7 Person	4 Person
Seating Row	3 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
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	50:50 split
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	—
Interior Colour	Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown	Black
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
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
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Centre
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	—
Screen Size	7 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	—
Integrated Music System	Yes	—
Speakers	6	—
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	—
Voice Command	Yes	—
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	—
Radio	Yes	—
USB	Yes	—
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	—
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Alexa	Yes	—
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Window One Touch Down	Driver	—
Window One Touch Up	Driver	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	3	1
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Third Row Cup Holder	Yes	—
Other
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	3
Warranty (Km)	40000	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG and Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD.

The Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG is priced at ₹ 11.83 Lakh, while the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹ 11.50 Lakh.

The Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG delivers CNG - 86.63 bhp @ 5500 rpm, Petrol 99.2 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and CNG - 121.5 Nm @ 4200 rpm, Petrol - 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD which produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm (87.2kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

Maruti Ertiga ZXi CNG features a Manual gearbox with CNG + Petrol fuel, while Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.