Mahindra Thar OG VS Skoda Kodiaq RS Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Long weekends, family trips, daily commute – a good car needs to handle all of it. Both Mahindra Thar OG and Skoda Kodiaq RS do all this but in slightly different ways. The spec comparison shows where each one pulls ahead.

Difference between Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Comparing top models: Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT vs 2.0 TSI. Skoda Kodiaq RS's top variant is priced ₹48.00 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Power Windows and Transmission.

Engine

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

2184 cc

2.0 TSI

1984 cc

Airbags

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

2.0 TSI

Power Windows

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

Front Only

2.0 TSI

Front & Rear

Transmission

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

6-Speed Automatic

2.0 TSI

7-speed DSG Automatic

Key Highlights of Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Specification	Mahindra Thar OG	Skoda Kodiaq RS
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹10.32 Lakh	₹66.99 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc	1984 cc
Max Power	116.93bhp@3500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	7-speed DSG Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)		15 kmpl
Seating Capacity	4 Seater	7 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Mahindra Thar OG

Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD ▾

₹10.32 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Skoda Kodiaq RS

2.0 TSI ▾

₹66.99 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mahindra Thar OG · Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD

10.32 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹16,938/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Skoda Kodiaq RS · 2.0 TSI

66.99 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹109,952/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Mahindra Thar OG vs Skoda Kodiaq RS EMI

Monthly bank EMI: Mahindra Thar OG costs ₹16,938 per month and Skoda Kodiaq RS costs ₹109,952 per month on standard financing.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1497 cc	1984 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	—	15
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	116.93bhp@3500rpm	—
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300Nm@1750-2500rpm	—
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	—
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	7-speed DSG Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	No

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	3995 mm × 1870 mm × 1855 mm	4761 mm × 1864 mm × 1682 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2789 mm
Seating Capacity	4	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Litres	58 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 15 ▲

Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt	—
Tyres	255/65 R18 Tubeless Highway Terrain	235/45 R20 Radial Tubeless
Wheels	18 Inch	—
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
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	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Sunroof	—	Panoramic
Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Taillights	LED	—
Daytime Running Lights	No	—
Fog Lights	No	—

⊞ Safety & Security 6 ▲

ADAS	—	Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Airbags	6	9
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 15 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	—
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	50:50 Split	40:20:40 Split
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Manual	Powered & Folding
Rear Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	—

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	No	Yes
Audio System	No	13 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Everest White

Galaxy Grey

Stealth Black

Jeans Blue

Battleship Gray

Deep Forest

Tango Red

Artemis Silver

Moon White

Magic Black

Steel Grey

Velvet Red

Mahindra Thar OG comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Just Launched 24 Sep 2026 Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Syros EV Rs. 18.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6	6	6	7 / 6	5	1
Engine	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	2499 cc	-
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Electric
Max Power	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	77.77 bhp	169 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	-	-
Boot Space	-	518 Litres	518 Litres	385 Litres	-	-
Airbags	6	6	6	6	2	6

Skoda Kodiaq RS comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Skoda Kodiaq RS Rs. 66.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz GLC Rs. 77.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	7	9	7 / 8	7
Engine	1984 cc	1993 cc - 1999 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc	1499 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol
Max Power	-	194.44 bhp - 254.79 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp	154.21 bhp
Mileage	15 kmpl	12.7 - 18 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl	15.5 kmpl
Boot Space	281 Litres	620 Litres	425 Litres	540 Litres
Airbags	9	7	7	8