AI Verdict

Mahindra TharvsTata Harrier

Our AI recommends

Tata Harrier

65% Match

The Tata Harrier is the more rounded, modern family SUV with a 5-star safety rating, 6 airbags, a far more powerful turbo-petrol engine and a much longer features list including power windows all round and an automatic tailgate. The Mahindra Thar counters with genuine off-road hardware — electronic diff lock, 4-wheel drivetrain-ready chassis, wading depth and approach/departure angles — that the Harrier simply cannot match, making it the pick for dedicated off-roaders while the Harrier suits buyers wanting an everyday practical, safer, and better-equipped SUV at a higher price.

Mahindra Thar

AXT 2WD Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual

₹10.32 - ₹18 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Built for Real Off-Roading
The Thar offers an electronic differential lock, 41.2-degree approach angle, 36-degree departure angle, and 650mm wading depth, none of which the Harrier offers.
Rugged Ladder-Frame Construction
The Thar rides on a true ladder-frame chassis with driveline disconnect, roll cage, and tow hitch protection built for tough terrain.
More Usable Low-end Torque
Despite lower power, the Thar's 300 Nm arrives earlier at 1750-2500 rpm, aiding low-speed off-road pulling power.

AI Match

65%

Tata Harrier

Performance
70%
Comfort
78%
Luxury & Interior
72%
Technology
55%
Safety
90%
Ownership
65%
Practicality
82%
Value
60%

Tata Harrier

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual

₹13 - ₹26.11 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Vastly Superior Crash Safety
The Harrier packs 6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Thar's 2 airbags and 4-Star Global NCAP rating.
More Power, More Torque
The Harrier's 1.5L turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm compared to the Thar's 117 bhp and 300 Nm diesel, giving it a notable power edge.
Bigger, More Practical Cabin
With 5 doors, 5 seats, and a proper 445-815L bootspace, the Harrier is built for everyday family use, unlike the Thar's 3-door, 4-seat layout.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Harrier

78% Match

+13%vs 65% overall match

The Harrier offers better everyday comfort, safety tech, and cabin refinement for city and commute driving, despite lacking a touchscreen in this variant.

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Why Harrier for you?

Superior safety net

6 airbags, ESP, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and rear parking sensors give commuters more confidence in daily traffic compared to Thar's 2 airbags and 4-star rating.

More comfortable cabin

Front & rear power windows, automatic climate control with second-row vents, and a more spacious 5-door layout suit stop-go commuting better than Thar's 3-door, front-only power windows.

Easier low-speed manoeuvring

FWD layout with a smaller turning setup and lighter unladen character generally suits city commuting better than a ladder-frame RWD SUV built for off-road use.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Mahindra Thar

Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

The Harrier leads broadly across comfort, safety, technology and practicality reflecting its family-SUV focus, while the Thar's radar bulges only on off-road capability oriented axes, revealing two very differently purposed vehicles despite both being labelled SUVs.

Vastly Superior Crash Safety

The Harrier packs 6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Thar's 2 airbags and 4-Star Global NCAP rating.

More Power, More Torque

The Harrier's 1.5L turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm compared to the Thar's 117 bhp and 300 Nm diesel, giving it a notable power edge.

Bigger, More Practical Cabin

With 5 doors, 5 seats, and a proper 445-815L bootspace, the Harrier is built for everyday family use, unlike the Thar's 3-door, 4-seat layout.

A Trade-off

The Thar offers an electronic differential lock, 41.2-degree approach angle, 36-degree departure angle, and 650mm wading depth, none of which the Harrier offers.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Mahindra Thar

Strengths for those who prioritise features, power and value.

Built for Real Off-Roading
The Thar offers an electronic differential lock, 41.2-degree approach angle, 36-degree departure angle, and 650mm wading depth, none of which the Harrier offers.
Rugged Ladder-Frame Construction
The Thar rides on a true ladder-frame chassis with driveline disconnect, roll cage, and tow hitch protection built for tough terrain.
More Usable Low-end Torque
Despite lower power, the Thar's 300 Nm arrives earlier at 1750-2500 rpm, aiding low-speed off-road pulling power.
Hill Descent Control Included
The Thar comes with Hill Descent Control, a feature missing entirely from the Harrier's spec sheet.
Significantly Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At Rs 10.32 lakh versus the Harrier's Rs 12.99 lakh, the Thar undercuts its rival by nearly Rs 2.7 lakh.

Tata Harrier

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, power and comfort.

Vastly Superior Crash Safety
The Harrier packs 6 airbags and a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Thar's 2 airbags and 4-Star Global NCAP rating.
More Power, More Torque
The Harrier's 1.5L turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm compared to the Thar's 117 bhp and 300 Nm diesel, giving it a notable power edge.
Bigger, More Practical Cabin
With 5 doors, 5 seats, and a proper 445-815L bootspace, the Harrier is built for everyday family use, unlike the Thar's 3-door, 4-seat layout.
Richer Comfort & Convenience Kit
The Harrier adds automatic climate control, front and rear power windows, and an electric tailgate release, all absent or downgraded on the Thar.
Modern Digital Instrument Cluster
The Harrier gets a fully digital instrument cluster with adjustable brightness, versus the Thar's analogue-digital hybrid unit.

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
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Charger Connection Type No
Portable EV Charging Cable No
Vehicle to load technology (V2L) No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V) No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 245 / 75 R16 235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres 245 / 75 R16 235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel No
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Off-road 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

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 14.3 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Change Over Switch	No

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
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3985 mm * 1820 mm * 1850 mm	4605 mm * 1922 mm * 1718 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 litres	50 litres
Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors

Approach Angle	41.2 Degree
Departure Angle	36 Degree
Headlight Washer	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

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit		Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	No	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No	Yes
Dashcam		No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	Yes	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No	No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

Pure Electric Driving Mode		No
Charger Connection Type	No
Portable EV Charging Cable	No
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No	No
Differential Lock	Electronic	No
Drive Modes	No	No
Terrain Modes	No	No
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame

Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	No
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist		No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No	No
Clutch Lock		No
Video Recording	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	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	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No	No
Multi-collision Brake	No	No
Brake Override System	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No	Yes

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents on Pillars)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier		No

Central Locking	Remote	No
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Heated ORVM		No
Anti-glare ORVMs		No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	No	Yes
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Flap Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		No
Rain-sensing Wipers		No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	Front Door	All Doors
Door Pockets	No	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
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	445 L (measured up to the roof) – 815 L (rear seats folded)
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

Driver Seat Adjustment	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 Adjustment	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)
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	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats		No
Massage Seats		No
Comfort Headrest		No
Driver Armrest		Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No	No

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	No
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger		No
Voice Assistant		No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation	No
Ambient Sounds	No	No
Noise Levels	No	No
Speed Dependent Volume		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital & Analog	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
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	No
Low Battery Warning	No	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	No	No
CNG Fuel Gauge	No
Tyre Position Display		No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Not Sure	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting		No
Interior Lamps	No	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Boot 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	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	Yes
Connected LED		No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel

Check Vehicle Status via App	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App		No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		No
Remote Engine Start/Stop		No
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
App Details	No
Connected Car App		No
In-Car Remote	No	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone
Roof Rails		No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Scuff Plates	No	Yes
Body-coloured Bumpers	No	Yes
Rub-strips		No
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured	No
Exhaust	No	Yes
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Diffuser	No	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
Dual Tone Horn		No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No	Yes
Auto Crash Alert		No
Tow Away Alert	Yes	No

Mahindra TharvsTata Harrier

Mahindra Thar

Tata Harrier

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Mahindra Thar

Tata Harrier

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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