Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Ertiga

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 5.40 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Ertiga priced at Rs. 8.69 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Ertiga (Petrol Model) is 20.3 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Maruti Ertiga (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Maruti Ertiga ZXI Plus AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs Ertiga

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATErtiga ZXI Plus AT
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe K15C Smart Hybrid
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.3 Kmpl
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Thar vs Ertiga Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Ertiga ZXI Plus AT
Rating
288 reviews
164 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.03 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 20.3 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 185/65 R15
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,206 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 60,709 Ertiga Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
136.8Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1150-1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
...
20.3 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.2 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
185/65 R15
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Additional Interior Features
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)
Sculpted Dashboard with Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish, Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish on Door Trims (Front),3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats with Recline function, Flexible luggage space with Flat Fold (3rd Row), Plush Dual-Tone Seat Fabric, Front Seat Back Pockets, Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder, Dazzle Chrome Tipped Parking Brake Lever, Gear Shift Knob with Dazzle Chrome Finish, Split Type Luggage Board
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
4
7
Doors
3
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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)
3D Origami Style LED Tail Lamps, Dynamic Chrome Winged Front Grille, Floating Type Roof Design in Rear, New Back Door Garnish with Chrome Insert, Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
...

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
...
17.8 Cm Touchscreen SmartPlay Infotainment System, Tweeters 2, Apple Carplay, Android auto, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Scree
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
MID With Coloured TFT, Digital Clock, Outside Temperature Gauge, Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg), Headlamp On Warning, Air Cooled Twin Cup Holders (Console), Power Socket (12V) 2nd Row, 2nd Row Smart Phone Storage Space, Power Socket (12V) 3rd Row, Retractable ORVMs (Key Operated),Coin/Ticket Holder (Driver Side), Foot rest, Suzuki connect(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Time Fence, Trip Summary,, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance Around Destination, Vehicle location Sharing, Overspeed, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel & Low Range, Dashboard View, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Battery Health), Distance to Empty
USB Charger
Front
...
Central Control Armrest
...
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
SmartPlay Pro Touch Screen Infotainment System, Premium Sound System, Wireless android auto & apple carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
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
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
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
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
4
Brake Assist (BA)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
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
Suzuki Heartect Platform
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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.
Maruti Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. CNG is available with more features
  • claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Maruti Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior. Power numbers have dropped slightly. Prices have jumped up.

Is Maruti Ertiga Better Than Mahindra Thar?

66% users have chosen Maruti Ertiga over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1079 users have also rated Maruti Ertiga 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 Maruti Ertiga is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features. On the basis of comfort 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 Ertiga Thar
Mileage 4.0 3.8
Performance 4.1 4.5
Comfort 4.2 4.2
Maintenance 4.2 4.0
Safety 3.6 4.3
Features 4.0 4.4
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Maruti Ertiga Comparison with Similar Cars

Latest News on Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.
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Mahindra Thar Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Ertiga is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Ertiga is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 4.57 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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. Whereas for the ZXI Plus AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 136.8Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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