Maruti Victoris vs Mahindra Thar — Which One is the Better Pick?

Both the Maruti Victoris 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	Maruti Victoris	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.10.50 L*	Rs.9.99 L*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine (cc)	1462cc	1497cc
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Maruti Victoris

PetrolManual

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₹10.50 L

Mahindra Thar

DieselManual

carbike4u price

₹9.99 L

Displacement (cc)

1462

1497

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Max Power (bhp)

101.64

116.93

Max Torque (Nm)

139

300

Transmission

Manual

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Pros & Cons

Maruti Victoris

Things We Like

•Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
•Premium features: Panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, Level-2 ADAS, 10.1-inch touchscreen and 8-speaker Infinity sound system.
•New cabin design features neatly integrated ambient lighting, feels youthful.
•Ride quality: Feels comfortable and plush over regular speed breakers and bad roads alike.
•Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain has a claimed efficiency of 28.65kmpl!
•Proven 5-star crash test rating with good standard safety suite.
•CNG boot space: Bumper integrated CNG tanks don’t eat up into the boot space!

Things We Don't Like

•Rivals like the Kia Seltos and MG Astor feel more premium inside.
•Insulation: Tyre and road noise could be better controlled.
•No ADAS with strong-hybrid, CNG or manual transmission variants.
•Limited headroom: Variants with a sunroof have average rear seat headroom.

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.

Maruti Victoris vs Mahindra Thar — What the Numbers Tell You

The Maruti Victoris 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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Maruti Victoris vs Mahindra Thar — Which One is the Better Pick?

Pros & Cons

Maruti Victoris

Things We Like

Things We Don't Like

Mahindra Thar

Things We Like

Things We Don't Like

Maruti Victoris vs Mahindra Thar — What the Numbers Tell You

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