AI Verdict

Mahindra TharvsMaruti Suzuki Jimny

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The Jimny and Thar target similar off-road buyers but with different priorities. The Jimny wins on everyday usability, safety kit (6 airbags, TPMS), tech and fuel-efficient petrol running, while the Thar counters with a more powerful diesel engine, tougher off-road hardware (locking differential, higher water wading, wider tyres) and a lower price tag. Pick the Jimny for city-friendly daily use and comfort, the Thar for serious off-roading and torque-heavy driving on a tighter budget.

Mahindra Thar

AXT 2WD Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual

₹10.32 - ₹18 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta Petrol Manual

₹12.54 - ₹14.67 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Mahindra Thar

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

What the shape reveals

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Driving Range 678 km
Charger Connection Type No
Portable EV Charging Cable No
Vehicle to load technology (V2L) No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 245 / 75 R16 195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres 245 / 75 R16 195 / 80 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel Steel
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 3 Years / 100,000 kms

Off Road essentials

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No Yes
Steering Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features No

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls
Check Vehicle Status via App No No
Alexa Compatibility No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App No
App Details No
In-Car Remote No

Mileage		ARAI: 16.94 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 13.21 kmpl (City), 15.29 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	K15B
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	No
Idle Start/Stop	No	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 14.3 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Change Over Switch	No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	Manual Shift - Lever
Limited Slip Differential	No	Yes
Differential Lock	Electronic	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame
Differential		Limited slip

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3985 mm * 1820 mm * 1850 mm	3985 mm * 1645 mm * 1720 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2590 mm
Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 litres	40 litres
Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.7 metres
Ground Clearance		210 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight		1200 kg

Approach Angle	41.2 Degree	36 Degree
Departure Angle	36 Degree	50 Degree
Headlight Washer	No	No
Snorkel	No
Driveline Disconnect	Yes
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs	Yes
Tow Hitch Protection	Yes
Roll Cage	Yes
Brake Locking Differential	No
Rampover Angle	26.2 Degree
Water Wading Depth (mm)	650 mm
Welded Tow Hooks	Front & Rear

Driving Range		678 km
Charger Connection Type	No
Portable EV Charging Cable	No
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	195 / 80 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Lane Functions	No
Rear Collision Assist	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Video Recording	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit		No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	No
Child Safety Lock	No	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam		No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No
Multi-collision Brake	No
Brake Override System	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes

Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Silver
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Anti-glare ORVMs		No
Rear Wiper	No	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	No	Yes
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Flap Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Front Door
Door Pockets	No	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Third Row Cup Holders		No
Lockable Glovebox	Yes
Umbrella Storage in Door		No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	with 1 hook	208 L
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Cabin-Release
Cooled Glovebox		No

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	50:50	40:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats		No
Massage Seats		No
Split Third Row Seat		No
Third Row Seat Type		No
Driver Armrest		No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Inclined
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No

Infotainment Screen	No	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	No	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Antenna	No	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	Yes
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	Yes
Wireless Charger		No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation	No
Ambient Sounds	No
Noise Levels	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital & Analog
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)		No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	No	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No
Low Battery Warning	No
Outside Temperature Gauge	No
CNG Fuel Gauge	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features		No

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Not Sure	No
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting		No
Interior Lamps	No	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No
Stop Lamp	Yes

Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
App Details	No
In-Car Remote	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Single Tone (Black)
Roof Rails		No
Spoiler	No
Scuff Plates	No	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	No	Yes
Rub-strips		No
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured	No
Exhaust	No	Chrome Finish
Diffuser	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No
Tow Away Alert	Yes

Mahindra TharvsMaruti Suzuki Jimny

Mahindra Thar

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Off Road essentials

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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