How does the performance compare between Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT and Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD?

The Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT delivers 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD which produces 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque.

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Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT ₹ 10.34 Lakh

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD ₹ 10.24 Lakh

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Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT vs Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD

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

Tata Motors

Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT

₹ 10.34 Lakh

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Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD

₹ 10.24 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

118 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Power

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

Torque

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Engine / Motor

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2L I4 mHawk 130

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

4WD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

17.44 km/l

Economy / Range

—

5 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT	Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 10.34 Lakh	₹ 10.24 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine	2.2L I4 mHawk 130
Power	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)
Torque	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Fuel Capacity	44 litres	57 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	—
Electric Range	767 Km	—
Fuel Economy	17.44 km/l	—
Body
Length	3995 mm	3985 mm
Width	1804 mm	1820 mm
Height	1620 mm	1844 mm
Ground Clearance	208 mm	226 mm
Wheelbase	2498 mm	2450 mm
Front Tyre	215 / 60 R16	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyre	215 / 60 R16	245 / 75 R16
Front Suspension	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Rear - Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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	—
Hill Hold Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Park Assist	360 Degree Camera	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	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	—
Child Safety Lock	Yes	—
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	3 Doors
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	—
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Internally Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Optional
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	—
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	—
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub Strips	Black	—
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	Optional	—
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)
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 (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Interior Colour	Off-White and Grey	Black
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	—
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Internal
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Lights	Optional	—
Cabin Lamp	Front	Centre
Rear Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	—
Screen Size	10 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	—
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	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	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	—
Keyless Button Start	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	1
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Other
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	100000	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT and Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD.

The Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT is priced at ₹ 10.34 Lakh, while the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD is priced at ₹ 10.24 Lakh.

The Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT delivers 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD which produces 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque.

Tata Nexon Creative+ S Petrol 6MT features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mahindra Thar AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.