Hyundai Verna vs Mahindra Thar — Which One is the Better Pick?

Both the Hyundai Verna and Mahindra Thar sit in the same segment and are often on the same shortlist for buyers. They are close on price, similar in size, but quite different when you dig into the details.

Here is a full breakdown across specs, mileage, dimensions and safety to help you see those differences clearly.

Key Highlights	Hyundai Verna	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.10.79 L*	Rs.9.99 L*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine (cc)	1497cc	1497cc
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Hyundai Verna

PetrolManual

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₹10.79 L

Mahindra Thar

DieselManual

carbike4u price

₹9.99 L

Displacement (cc)

1497

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Max Power (bhp)

113.18

116.93

Max Torque (Nm)

143.8

300

Transmission

Manual

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Pros & Cons

Hyundai Verna

Things We Like

•Ride quality: Gives good comfort over potholes and speed breakers, especially at low speeds
•Refinement: Engine feels smooth and quiet, making it easy for new drivers to handle
•Boot space: 528 litres of storage, which is large and can easily fit big luggage bags
•Rear seat space: Offers good legroom and knee room, making it comfortable for passengers
•Driving ease: Light steering makes it easy to drive in city and tight spaces

Things We Don't Like

•Low ground clearance: Can touch speed breakers or uneven roads if the car is fully loaded
•Rear headroom: Sloping roof design reduces headroom for taller passengers at the back
•Firm suspension: At higher speeds, the ride can feel a bit stiff over bad roads
•Turbo variant pricing: Turbo petrol variants are expensive compared to rivals

Mahindra Thar

Things We Like

•Space: Comfortable front seats; rear seating best for two adults or occasional third passenger.
•Off-road ability: Robust ladder-frame chassis, 4x4 options and good ground clearance for rough terrain.
•Features: Now offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen, modern infotainment, cruise control and improved convenience features on higher trims.
•Customisation: Strong aftermarket and dealer accessory support for personalisation.

Things We Don't Like

•Practicality: Not as family-friendly — limited rear space and boot compared with 5-door SUVs.
•Refinement: Ride can be firm and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels higher than more refined rivals.
•Fuel economy: Mileage is modest, especially with larger engines.

Hyundai Verna vs Mahindra Thar — What the Numbers Tell You

The Hyundai Verna and Mahindra Thar are two of the more talked-about options in the segment in India right now. Both have their own strengths and both attract a similar kind of buyer — someone who wants a well-rounded car without spending too much.

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Hyundai Verna vs Mahindra Thar — Which One is the Better Pick?

Pros & Cons

Hyundai Verna

Things We Like

Things We Don't Like

Mahindra Thar

Things We Like

Things We Don't Like

Hyundai Verna vs Mahindra Thar — What the Numbers Tell You

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