Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar and Renault Duster Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra Thar comes in 7 variants. Engine options include Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, AXT RWD Diesel, costs ₹9.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, LXT 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹16.99 Lakh. The upcoming Renault Duster will be offered in 1 variants. It will feature a Petrol powertrain depending on the variant chosen and will be paired with a manual setup. Prices are expected to begin at ₹10 Lakh for the entry trim, while the top variant may reach around ₹10 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra Thar	Renault Duster
Price	₹9.99 Lakh	₹10.00 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel	1499 cc Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	-

Price

₹9.99 Lakh

₹10.00 Lakh

Engine

1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel

1499 cc Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

Renault DusterUpcoming

₹ 10 Lakh(Expected)

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

Renault DusterUpcoming

₹ 10 Lakh(Expected)

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Pros & Cons

Mahindra Thar

Off‑the‑charts, attention‑grabbing style and substance; removable doors with soft‑top option
Very capable 4X4 trims with locking differential and all‑terrain tires
Enough ground clearance to go over anything, barring Mt. Everest
Surprisingly large rear seats and space
Ruff‑n‑tuff build quality and suspension
Diesel engine and 6‑speed automatic are very well tuned for urban traffic
Powerful AC that cools within minutes

Renault Duster

Classic European styling with 50 kg load bearing bars
Three engine choices the Turbos packs 162 PS!
A strong hybrid 1.8 L engine will be available by Diwali
Physical control for necessary functions, dual touchscreen with 20 plus inches combined
7-year warranty is unheard for, kudos!

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel is powered by a d117 crde engine producing a maximum power of 116.93bhp@3500rpm and maximum torque of 300Nm@1750-2500rpm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Max Power	116.93bhp@3500rpm	-
Max Torque	300Nm@1750-2500rpm	-
Displacement	1497 cc	1499 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	RWD	-

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel is powered by a d117 crde engine producing a maximum power of 116.93bhp@3500rpm and maximum torque of 300Nm@1750-2500rpm.

Max Power

116.93bhp@3500rpm

Max Torque

300Nm@1750-2500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

1499 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	-
Diesel Highway Mileage	11 kmpl	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

11 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel has a height of 1850 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1820 mm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Ground Clearance	226 mm	-
Height	1850 mm	-
Length	3985 mm	-
Wheelbase	2450 mm	-

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel has a height of 1850 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1820 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Ground Clearance

226 mm

Height

1850 mm

Length

3985 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

Interior Specifications

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
No. of Doors	3	-
Seating Capacity	4	-

Interior Specifications

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel runs on tyres sized 245/75 R16.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Alloy Wheels		-
Tyre Size	245/75 R16	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	-
Wheel Size	16 Inch	-

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel runs on tyres sized 245/75 R16.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

245/75 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless All-Terrain

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link, Solid Axle at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Approach Angle	41.2	-
Break Over Angle	26.2	-
Departure Angle	36	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.2

Break Over Angle

26.2

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Safety Features

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Anti Lock Braking System Abs		-
Brake Assist		-
Central Locking		-
Day Night Rear View Mirror		-
Driver Airbag		-

Safety Features

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more.

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Day Night Rear View Mirror

Driver Airbag

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel includes interior features such as Tachometer.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Additional Features	-	Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Digital Cluster	Sami (Monochrome)	-
Tachometer		-

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel includes interior features such as Tachometer.

Additional Features

Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay

Digital Cluster

Sami (Monochrome)

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Accessory Power Outlet		-
Adjustable Headrest		-
Air Conditioner		-
Cruise Control		-
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	-

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more.

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Cruise Control

Foldable Rear Seat

50:50 Split

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Renault Duster Authentic offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar (AXT RWD Diesel)	Renault Duster (Authentic)
Android Auto
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Digital Cluster Size	4.2 inch Inch	-
Integrated 2din Audio		-

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Renault Duster Authentic offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more.

Android Auto

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 inch Inch

Integrated 2din Audio