Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 8.09 Lakh costlier than base model of Hyundai Exter priced at Rs. 5.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hyundai Exter (Petrol Model) is 19.2 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl. In technical specifications, Hyundai Exter (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine.

Exter vs Thar

Key Highlights Exter SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMTThar Earth Edition Diesel AT
Engine Type 1.2 l Kappa mHawk 130 CRDe
Max Power 81.8bhp@6000rpm 130.07bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.2 Kmpl ...
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Exter vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Exter SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMTMahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
109 reviews
284 reviews
173 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.42 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 2184 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 81.8bhp@6000rpm 130.07bhp@3750rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 5 Speed AMT 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD FWD
Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.2 Kmpl ... 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 176/65 R15 255/65 R18 195/60
Boot Space ... ... 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 20,172 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,133 Exter Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2184 cc
999 cc
Max Power
81.8bhp@6000rpm
130.07bhp@3750rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
113.8Nm@4000rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
5 Speed AMT
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
57 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.2 Kmpl
...
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
9 kmpl
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
10 kmpl
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
176/65 R15
255/65 R18
195/60
Wheel Size
...
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless,Radial

Additional Interior Features
Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
4
5
Doors
5
3
5
Boot Space
...
...
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Black painted radiator grille,Exclusive Knight emblem,Front & rear skid plate(Black),Black painted roof rails,Black painted rear spoiler,Black painted C pillar garnish,Black painted rear garnish,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Knight exclusive(Front red bumper insert,Tailgate red insert,Black painted side sill garnish),Red front brake calipers,A pillar black out tape,B pillar & window line black out tape,Front & rear mudguard
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3815*1710*1631 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
226 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front
Front
...
Central Control Armrest
...
...
With Storage
Battery Saver
...
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)
...
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
...
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
...
No of Speakers
...
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
50:50 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
...
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Dashcam with dual camera,Inside handle over ride (Driver only),3 Point seat belts (All seats),Emergency stop signal
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
...
Speed Assist System
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
...
SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Exter
  • Smooth and refined engine
  • generous cabin space
  • rich features list
  • comfortable ride quality
Mahindra Thar
  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.
Hyundai Exter
  • Cabin width is best suited to 4 occupants
  • engine’s highway performance is average
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.

Is Hyundai Exter Better Than Mahindra Thar?

60% users have chosen Hyundai Exter over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 860 users have also rated Hyundai Exter and Mahindra Thar on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Hyundai Exter is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Exter Thar
Mileage 3.7 3.8
Performance 4.0 4.5
Comfort 4.3 4.2
Maintenance 3.7 4.0
Safety 4.2 4.3
Features 4.4 4.4
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • The Hyundai E x t e r and Tata Punch are both great cars, and it really depends on your individual needs and preferences which one is best for you. Here is a comparison of the two cars to help you decide: >Hyundai E x t e rPros:More spacious interiorSmoother rideBetter fuel efficiency (petrol)More features (top-end variants)Cons:More expensiveNot as rugged as the PunchNot as many customization options>Tata PunchPros:More ruggedMore customizableMore affordableCons:Less spacious interiorBumpier rideWorse fuel efficiency (petrol)Fewer features (top-end variants)Tata Punch carIf you are looking for a spacious and comfortable car with good fuel efficiency, the Hyundai E x t e r is a good choice. However, if you are looking for a more rugged and customizable car with a lower price tag, the Tata Punch is a better option.Ultimately, the best way to decide which car is right for you is to test drive both of them and see which one you prefer.Here are some additional factors to consider when making your decision:Your budget: The Hyundai E x t e r is more expensive than the Tata Punch.Your needs: If you need a spacious car with good fuel efficiency, the Hyundai E x t e r is a good choice. If you need a more rugged car with a lower price tag, the Tata Punch is a better option.Your preferences: Consider the features that are important to you, such as a sunroof, a touchscreen infotainment system, or a connected car system.
Q. Which car is better Thar or Gurkha?
  • Thar
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. Thar looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. The drivetrain includes petrol, diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it every day will still ask you to make many compromises. As a second car or for those who just need the utility of the 4x4 the Thar’s appeal is undeniable. On the other hand, Gurkha's old-school design, comfortable seating for four, pliant low-speed ride, surprisingly easy to drive in the city, and refined engine. Even when it comes to practicality it is spacious and has comfortable seating for four and unlike its main rival, the Mahindra Thar, it gets a proper boot. The engine is more refined than before, it is surprisingly easy to drive at city speeds, and the low-speed ride is very comfortable which makes it quite good for everyday commutes. But it doesn’t quite have the requisite dual personality which we’ve come to expect of modern cars. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.-2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.
Q. How many variants of Thar are available?
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Exter Vs Thar Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Exter is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra Thar?
The Hyundai Exter is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 7.17 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra Thar?
For the SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Exter produces 81.8bhp@6000rpm of power and 113.8Nm@4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Exter has better performance.

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