Mahindra Thar vs Tata Nexon Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The Mahindra Thar is a lifestyle SUV which is extremely popular among people of all age groups, despite its massive road presence the Thar is still a sub-4M SUV. When the conversation shifts to sub-4M SUVs it is impossible to miss the Tata Nexon, which is one of the best-selling cars in the country and in its segment. Hence, it can be said that both these SUVs are extremely popular among the masses. If you are also confused between these two products then here’s our specification comparison to see how they fare out against each other.

The Mahindra Thar is available in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 10.32 to Rs 18 lakh.

The Tata Nexon is available in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 7.39 lakh to Rs 14.39 lakh.

The Mahindra Thar measures 3,985mm in length, 1,820mm in width, 1,855mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,450mm.

The Tata Nexon measures 3,995mm in length, 1,804mm in width, 1,620mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,498mm.

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Mahindra offers the Thar with three engine options. The Thar is offered with a 1.5L turbo-diesel engine producing 116.93bhp and 300 Nm of torque, a 2.2L 4-cyl turbo-diesel engine producing 130.07bhp and 300 Nm of torque and a a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo-petrol engine producing 150.19bhp and 320Nm of torque. The Thar is offered with multiple transmission options including - 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT.

Tata Motors offers the Nexon with two engine options. The Nexon is offered with a 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 118.35bhp and 170Nm of torque and a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo-diesel engine producing 113.31bhp and 260Nm of torque. The Nexon is offered with multiple transmission options including - 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT and 7-speed DCT.

The Mahindra Thar sports features like a 10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay support, rear AC vents, lockable glovebox, sliding armrest, A-pillar entry assist handle, TPMS, MID, rear parking sensors and more.

The Tata Nexon sports features like a 10.25-inch infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, rear AC vents, JBL premium sound system, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, connected car features and more.

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On the safety front the Thar gets - 6-airbags, ESP with Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, brake assist, reverse camera, roll cage, ISOFIX mounts and more.

On the safety front the Tata Nexon gets 6-airbags, Level-2 ADAS, ABS with EBD, ESC, roll over mitigation system, hill-hold assist, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts, a 360-degree camera, traction control and more.