Mahindra Thar vs Renault Duster

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1333 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
6

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

132 hp at 3750 rpm
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

300 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm
280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

57 litres
50 litres

0-100kph

13.36 s
11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

10.28 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

13.69 s
7.6 s

E20 Compatibility

Drive Mode Types

Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Twist Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Hydraulic
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.9 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

255/65 R18
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

255/65 R18
225/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Dimensions

Length

3985 mm
4346 mm

Width

1820 mm
1815 mm

Height

1844 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm
212 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

3
5

Boot Capacity

None litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front
Front and Rear

Cooled Storage

Rear Parcel Tray

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Cabin Boot Access

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Front Windows Only
All

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Electric Tailgate Release

Cup Holders

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Heated ORVM

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Glove Box

Door Pockets

Foldable Seatback Table

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Trunk Light

UV Cut Glass

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Yes with Light

Accessory Power Outlet

Roof Grab Handles

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Front Windows Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Comfort Headrest

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

12 Volt Port Boot

Acoustic Windshield

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

4

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Side Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Speed Assist System

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Airbags

2
6

Overspeed Warning

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Dashcam

Lane Departure Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Passenger Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

4

Video Recording

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Boot Open Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Anti Theft Alarm

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Interior Door Handles Finish

BNCAP Rating

Door Ajar Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Connected LED

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Illuminated Logo

Wheel Arch Cladding

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Antenna

Shark Fin

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Spoiler

Rub Strips

Sequential Turn Indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Door Handle Finish

Black
Body Coloured

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Stop Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Roof Rails

Functional

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Third Row Seats Split

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seat Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

50:50
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

4
5

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Ottoman Seats

Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft Touch Door Trim

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

4
6

Branded Music System

Arkhamays

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.24-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Front Passenger Screen

Inbuilt Music App

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

In Car Payment

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Find and Book Parking Slot

Find My Car

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Location Based Services

Geo Fence

Service Reminder Via App

Smart Drive Information

Live Traffic Updates On App

Home to Car Connectivity

Live Location Sharing

Digital Key

Alexa Compatibility

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Check Vehicle Status via App

Emergency Call Button

Phone App

Low Battery Warning

Summon Mode

SOS Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

App Details

Anti Theft Immobilisation

E-Call & I-Call

Questions you may find useful

18w

I have shortlisted four cars: the Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Renault Duster, and Mahindra Thar Roxx. I want a turbo-petrol car with an automatic transmission. The car should be comfortable, good-looking, safe, and have strong build quality. My annual running is approximately 10,000-12,000 km.