Land Rover Defender VS Mahindra Thar Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Land Rover Defender costs around ₹261.90 Lakh and gives good kmpl. Mahindra Thar is around ₹17.63 Lakh and gives 11 kmpl. Start from these two points and then go deeper into features. Most buyers settle on a choice after seeing just these four numbers.
Difference between Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar
Comparing top models: 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One vs LXT 4WD Diesel AT. Land Rover Defender's top variant is priced ₹244.27 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Parking Sensors and Fog Lights.
Engine
4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
4395 cc
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
2184 cc
Airbags
4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
6
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
2
Parking Sensors
4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Front & Rear
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rear
Fog Lights
4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Yes
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Front
Key Highlights of Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar
| Specification | Land Rover Defender | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹261.90 Lakh | ₹17.63 Lakh |
| Engine | 4395 cc | 2184 cc |
| Max Power | 626bhp@5855-7000rpm | 130bhp@3750rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 11 kmpl | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 4 Seater |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Land Rover Defender · 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
261.90 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹429,862/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Mahindra Thar · LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.63 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹28,937/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar EMI
If you go for a bank loan, Land Rover Defender will need ₹429,862 per month and Mahindra Thar will need ₹28,937 per month monthly.
Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 4395 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Type | 8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Mileage (ARAI) | — | 11 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 626bhp@5855-7000rpm | 130bhp@3750rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 750Nm@1800-5855rpm | 300Nm@1600-2800rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic |
Dimensions & Capacity
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| Length *Width *Height | 4813 mm × 2105 mm × 1995 mm | 3985 mm × 1820 mm × 1855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm | 2450 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 Litres |
Suspension & Brakes
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| Front Suspension | Air suspension | Double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Air suspension | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Steering | Electric | Hydraulic |
| Additional Steering Features | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Tyres | Radial Tubeless | 255/65 R18 Tubeless All-Terrain |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Drum |
| 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
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| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Antenna | Shark Fin | Fender-mounted |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | — |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Front |
Safety & Security
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| ADAS | Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Road Departure Mitigation System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor | — |
| NCAP Rating | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star | global ncap safety rating: 4 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 4 Star |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
Comfort & Interior
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| Air Conditioner | Yes (with Rear Vents) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360° Camera | — |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Height & Reach | — |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | With Guidedlines | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Fabric |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | — |
| Split Rear Seat | — | 50:50 Split |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front Only |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Powered & Folding | Powered |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Tech & Features
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| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 14 Front & Rear | 4 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Colours
Colours
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| Available Colours | Pangea Green Metallic Gondwana Stone Metallic Tasman Blue Metallic Eiger Grey Metallic Santorini Black Metallic Fuji White Tasman Blue Matte White DT Borasco Grey Matte DT Woolstone Green Matte DT Santorini Black White DT Borasco Grey Matte White DT Gondwana Stone Matte White DT Sargasso Blue DT Carpathian Grey Matte DT Woolstone Green Gondwana Stone DT Gondwana Stone Woolstone Green White DT Tasman Blue Fuji White DT Carpathian Grey Matte White DT Carpathian Grey Carpathian Grey White DT Charente Grey DT Carpathian Grey DT Woolstone Green Matte White DT Sedona Red DT Tasman Blue DT Santorini Black Borasco Grey Woolstone Green DT Sedona Red Matte DT Petra Copper DT Gondwana Stone Matte DT Tasman Blue Matte DT Santorini Black Matte Sedona Red Narvik Black Borasco Grey DT Santorini Black Matte White DT Petra Copper Matte DT Gondwana Stone White DT Borasco Grey White DT Sargasso Blue Matte DT Tasman Blue White DT Charente Grey Matte DT | Stealth Black Everest White Tango Red Battleship Grey Deep Forest Galaxy Grey Battleship Gray |
Compare Variants of Land Rover Defender
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4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
261.90 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹4.30L/mo · 20% down · 5yr
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
Land Rover Defender comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 8 / Automatic (TC) | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Engine | 4395 cc - 1997 cc | 2999 cc - 2925 cc | - | 1993 cc - 1950 cc | 1991 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel | Electric | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 626 bhp - 296.3 bhp | 375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp | 355 bhp - 536.40 bhp | 265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp | 416 bhp |
| Mileage | 6.8 - 11.5 kmpl | 12 kmpl | - | 11.17 - 16 kmpl | 10 kmpl |
| Boot Space | - | - | - | 630 Litres | 545 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
Compare Variants of Mahindra Thar
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LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.63 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹28,937/mo · 20% down · 5yr
11 kmpl
automatic
Diesel
Key Features
- 2 Airbags
- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
- Cruise Control
- Yes Screen
Mahindra Thar comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |  |
Just Launched
24 Sep 2026
Mahindra Thar OG
Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh
Ex-Showroom
Compare |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 / 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 2184 cc - 1497 cc | 999 cc - 1333 cc | 999 cc - 1333 cc | 1497 cc - 1997 cc | 1498 cc - 999 cc | 2499 cc |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol | Diesel |
| Max Power | 130 bhp - 116.93 bhp | 98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp | 99 bhp - 161 bhp | 116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp | 147.51 bhp - 114 bhp | 77.77 bhp |
| Mileage | 9 - 11 kmpl | 17.8 - 19.4 kmpl | 17.75 - 19.41 kmpl | 9 kmpl | 18.72 - 19.76 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | - | 518 Litres | 518 Litres | - | 385 Litres | - |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
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