Compare Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Thar

Defender vs Thar Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Visual display
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Telematics

  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock	Electronic	Centre
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Vinyl
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Ebony	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Centre
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Defender vs Thar Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
  Top Speed	191	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.4	14.3
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	9.2	-
  Driving Range (km)	828	-
  Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	D117 CRDe
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.42	-
  Suspension - Front	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 60 R20	245 / 75 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 60 R20	245 / 75 R16
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	857	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	90	45
  Passenger Capacity	5	4
  Length (mm)	5018	3985
  Width (mm)	2105	1820
  Height (mm)	1967	1850
  Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2450
  Ground Clearance (mm)	218	226
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2186	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3

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