Isuzu V-Cross VS Mahindra Thar Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Okay so you have shortlisted Isuzu V-Cross and Mahindra Thar. Good picks. Now go through the key highlights table – wherever one car clearly wins, note it down. Two or three clear wins usually make the final decision easy.
| Specification | Isuzu V-Cross | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹Rs. 23.99 Lakh | ₹17.63 Lakh |
| Engine | 1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2184 cc |
| Max Power | 161 bhp @ 3600 rpmn | 130bhp@3750rpm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 14.5 kmpl | 11 kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows Seater | 4 Seater |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2184 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Cylinder, Comon Rail, VGS Turbo Intercooled | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 14.5 | 11 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 161 bhp @ 3600 rpmn | 130bhp@3750rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 360 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 300Nm@1600-2800rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Idle Start/Stop | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Length *Width *Height | 5295 mm * 1860 mm * 1785 mm | 3985 mm × 1820 mm × 1855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3095 | 2450 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 | 57 Litres |
| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone, Coil Spring | Double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Soft Ride, Leaf Spring | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Additional Steering Features | — | Tilt |
| Steering | Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering | Hydraulic |
| Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres | 255/65 R18 Tubeless All-Terrain |
| Front Brake Type | — | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | — | Drum |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Steel | — |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.3 | — |
| Front Tyres | 245 / 70 R16 | — |
| Rear Tyres | 245 / 70 R16 | — |
| Wheels | Steel Rims | — |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Body-coloured Bumpers | Yes | — |
| Rub-strips | No | — |
| Body Kit | No | — |
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | Yes | — |
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | Fender-mounted |
| Headlights | LED Projector | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | No | — |
| Taillights | Halogen | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | No | Yes |
| Fog Lights | n Non | Front |
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | global ncap safety rating: 4 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 4 Star |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 2 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | No | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | — |
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Head Rest | — |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | — |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Air Purifier | Yes | — |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | — |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | — | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | No | Yes |
| Charging Ports | 2 x 12V Power Outlets | Yes |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Control | No | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Remote | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down | Front Only |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Grey finish ORVM Colour | Powered |
| Rear Wiper | — | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen | No | Yes |
| Audio System | 4 Speakers | 4 Front & Rear |
| AM/FM Radio | No | — |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | — |
| USB Compatibility | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | No | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | No | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Voice Command | No | — |
| Wireless Charger | No | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down) | Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down) | — |
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 | 50:50 Split |
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | — |
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips | — |
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips | — |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | — |
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 Years / 100000 Km | — |
Colours
| Available Colours | Black Mica Red Spinel Mica Nautilus Blue Galena Grey Silver Metallic Splash White Valencia Orange | Stealth Black Everest White Tango Red Battleship Grey Deep Forest Galaxy Grey Battleship Gray |
Compare Variants of Isuzu V-Cross
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- Parking Sensors
Isuzu V-Cross comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | Manual / Automatic (TC) | 6 / 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Engine | 1898 cc | 1598 cc - 2151 cc | 1898 cc | 1984 cc | 1493 cc - 1497 cc |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol |
| Max Power | 161 bhp | 235 bhp - 190 bhp | 160.92 bhp | 201 bhp | 114 bhp - 113 bhp |
| Mileage | 14.5 kmpl | 18.5 kmpl | 12.4 kmpl | 14.86 kmpl | 15.34 - 19.54 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 1495 Litres | 179 Litres | - | 281 Litres | - |
| Airbags | 2 - 6 | 7 - 10 | 2 | 9 | 6 |
Compare Variants of Mahindra Thar
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- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
- Cruise Control
- Yes Screen
Mahindra Thar comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 / 6 | 6 Speed Automatic / 6 Speed Manual | 5 |
| Engine | 2184 cc - 1497 cc | 999 cc - 1333 cc | 999 cc - 1333 cc | 1498 cc - 999 cc | 1493 cc - 998 cc | 2499 cc |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol | Diesel |
| Max Power | 130 bhp - 116.93 bhp | 98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp | 99 bhp - 161 bhp | 147.51 bhp - 114 bhp | 114 bhp - 118 bhp | 77.77 bhp |
| Mileage | 9 - 11 kmpl | 17.8 - 19.4 kmpl | 17.75 - 19.41 kmpl | 18.72 - 19.76 kmpl | 18.2 - 20.75 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | - | 518 Litres | 518 Litres | 385 Litres | 465 Litres | - |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
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