Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar โ€“ Key Differences

Latest Update: The highly anticipated Maruti Suzuki Jimny has finally made its way to the Indian market. As a result, weโ€™ve swiftly conducted a price comparison with the Thar.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny is all set to hit the market on June 7, 2023. Bookings for this lifestyle off-roader are already in progress, and more than 30,000 customers have already secured their reservations. Given its significant pre-launch demand, it is expected to pose a significant threat to the Mahindra Thar, which is well-known for its robust appeal and off-road capabilities.

While the Thar roams the roads with its charismatic 3-door presence, fueled by both petrol and diesel engine options, the Jimny breaks the mould as a spirited 5-door companion, embracing the pure power of petrol alone. Below, we present a captivating comparison between these two extraordinary companions, providing insights into their unique attributes and qualities.

Dimensions

JimnyThar 
Length3985mm3985mm
Width1645mm1820mm
Height1720mm1850mm
Wheelbase2590mm2450mm
Ground clearance210mm226mm
Wheel Size15-inch Alloys16-inch steel wheels / 18-inch alloys
No of Doors53
Seating Capacity44
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Dimensions Comparison
  • The Thar is wider by 175mm and taller by 130mm, which should result in more shoulder and headroom.
  • Despite the same length of both of these SUVs, the Jimny has a longer wheelbase of 140mm, which should result in better legroom.
  • In the realm of off-roading, the Thar holds an advantage with its 16mm higher ground clearance and larger alloys, allowing it to conquer challenging terrains with greater ease and confidence.
  • Both the Jimny and Thar are compact SUVs that can typically accommodate up to 4 passengers (including the driver). However, the Thar lacks a dedicated rear door, which can cause inconvenience in entering the rear row since it needs to adjust the front seats. In contrast, the Jimny provides the convenience of a separate door for rear passengers, making it a more practical offering.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Drive Impressions | Gagan Choudhary

Roof-top Choices

  • The Mahindra Thar offers a convertible soft rooftop as well as a plastic-composite hard top, providing versatility and style choices. On the other hand, the Jimny solely offers a fixed metal top.
Mahindra Thar off-road capabilities

Engine Specifications

JimnyThar Petrol Thar Diesel
Engine1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol2-litre turbo-petrol1.5-litre / 2.2-litre
Power105PS152PS119PS / 130PS
Torque134NmUp to 320Nm300Nm
Transmission5-speed MT / 4-speed AT6-speed MT / 6-speed AT6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (with 2.2L engine only)
Drivetrain4ร—44ร—2 / 4ร—44ร—2 (1.5L engine), 4ร—4 (2.2L engine)
Fuel Economyup to 16.94kmplup to 12.4kmpl โ‰ˆ 15.2kmpl
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Specification Comparison
  • With its larger 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the Thar delivers 45PS and up to 180Nm of more torque than the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.
  • The Thar also gives you the flexibility to choose between 4X4 and 4X2 drivetrain based on your specific requirements.
  • Furthermore, the Thar offers two extremely torquey diesel engine options, which are quite popular among auto enthusiasts.
New Mahindra Thar Off Road Review | Gagan Choudhary

Off-Road Attributes

JimnyThar
Approach Angle36ยฐ42ยฐ
Ramp breakover angle24ยฐ27ยฐ
Departure angle50ยฐ37ยฐ
Ground clearance210mm226mm
Drivetrain4ร—44ร—2 / 4ร—4
Low range transfercaseโœ…โœ…
Brake locking differentialsLow-range transfer caseโœ…
Mechanical locking differentialโŒโœ…
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Off-Road Capability Comparison
  • In the realm of off-road capability, the Thar boasts a superior approach angle compared to the Jimny. However, the Jimny gains an advantage with its shorter rear overhang, resulting in a better departure angle.
  • The Tharโ€™s relatively shorter wheelbase provides the benefit of a higher break-over angle, which will help it in navigating challenging terrains, safeguarding its underbody during off-road adventures.

Key Features

Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar interior
JimnyThar
HeadlampsLED
(Automatic)
Halogen
LED DRLsโœ…โœ…
Headlamp Washerโœ…โŒ
Front Fog Lampsโœ…โœ…
Wheels15-inch Alloy16/18-inch Alloy
Tailgate mounted spare wheelโœ…โœ…
Instrument ClusterAnalog with coloured MIDAnalog with coloured MID
SunroofโŒโŒ
Height-Adjustable Driverโ€™s SeatโŒโœ…
Cruise Controlโœ…โœ…
Steering Mounted Controlsโœ…โœ…
Rear Defoggerโœ…โœ…
Rear Wiper & Washerโœ…โŒ
Keyless Entryโœ…โœ…
(remote keyless entry)
Push Button Startโœ…โŒ
Automatic ACโœ…โŒ
(Manual)
ORVM AdjustmentElectricallyElectrically
Infotainment9-inch7-inch
Apple Carplay & Android Autoโœ…
(Wireless)
โœ…
OTA Updates Supportโœ…โŒ
Onboard Voice Assistantโœ…โŒ
Connected Car Tech With Remote Contol Functionalityโœ…โŒ
Day/Night IRVMโœ…โœ…
No of Airbags62
Rear Cameraโœ…โœ…
ESCโœ…โœ…
Hill Hold Assistโœ…โœ…
Hill Descent Assistโœ…โœ…
Real-time Adventure StatisticsโŒโœ…
Tyre Direction Monitoring SystemโŒโœ…
Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemโŒโœ…
3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengersโœ…โœ…
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Features Comparison

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Jimny Variants Explained

The Jimny surpasses the Thar in terms of comfort, convenience and safety features by offering automatic LED headlamps, an auto climate control system, a larger touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, connected car technology and six airbags. However, it misses out on a height-adjustable driverโ€™s seat, tyre pressure & direction monitoring system and real-time adventure statistics, all of which are available in the Thar.

Sizzling Red

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Jimny Colour Options Detailed In Images

Price

Maruti Suzuki JimnyRs 11-14 lakh (expected)
Mahindra Thar 1.5 DieselRs 10.54 โ€“ 12.04 lakh
Mahindra Thar PetrolRs 13.49 โ€“ 16.10 lakh
Mahindra Thar 2.2 DieselRs 14.44 โ€“ 16.78 lakh

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