Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender

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Thar
Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS)

₹11.50 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 119PS
  • 300Nm
  • 15.20kmpl
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Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE

₹1.05 Cr*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 310PS
  • 400Nm
  • 8.70kmpl
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Overview Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE
SegmentB2-segmentD2-segment
Body TypeSUVSUV
Seating Capacity47
Fuel TypeDieselPetrol
Engine TypeTurboTurbo
Engine & Transmission Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE
Engine Displacement1.5L2.0L
Cylinders44
Cubic Capacity1497cc1997cc
Max Power119PS @ 3500rpm310PS @ 5500rpm
Power:Weight68.00PS/t150.12PS/t
Max Torque300Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm400Nm @ 1500rpm
Torque:Weight171.43Nm/t193.70Nm/t
Kerb Weight1750kg2065kg
Transmission6-speed MT8-speed TC
Fuel Efficiency15.20kmpl8.70kmpl
Dimensions & Capacity Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE
Length (mm)39855018
Width (mm)18552105
Height (mm)18441967
Wheelbase (mm)24503022
Boot Space (litre)-160
Ground Clearance (mm)226291
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre)57-
Ownership & Support Details Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE
Periodic Maintenance--
Safety Rating--
Standard Warranty--
Service NetworkNationwide-
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Which is the best car to buy - Mahindra Thar or Land Rover Defender? V3Cars compare car tool helps you compare variants of Mahindra Thar vs Land Rover Defender on the basis of price, dimensions, engine specs, mileage & features. Thar and Defender are both SUVs. Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) is priced at ₹11.50 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.5L Turbo Diesel engine that makes 119PS of power at 3500rpm and 300Nm of torque between 1750 and 2500rpm. Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE is priced at ₹1.05 Cr* (ex-showroom). It has a 2.0L Turbo Petrol engine that makes 310PS of power at 5500rpm and 400Nm of torque at 1500rpm.

The Mahindra Thar AX (O) 2WD Hard Top (119PS) is 3985mm long, 1855mm wide, and 1844mm tall. It has a boot space of - litres and fuel tank capacity of 57 litres. On the other hand, the Land Rover Defender (110) X-Dynamic HSE is 5018mm long, 2105mm wide, and 1967mm tall. It has a boot space of 160 litres and fuel tank capacity of - litres. Thar has a wheelbase of 2450mm and Defender rides on 3022mm.

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