Mahindra Thar vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Thar vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 11.25 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1173 cc
Power	117 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	MPFi
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3985 3970
Width (mm)
1820 1570
Height (mm)
1850 1730
Wheelbase (mm)
2450 2420
Ground Clearance (mm)
226 200
Kerb Weight (kg)
1080
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
3 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 46

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	5 rods system
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	205 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	205 / 70 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Centre

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black
Door Pockets		Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal	With Key

Exterior
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Lighting
Headlights Halogen
Taillights
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers
4
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black	Mystic Black
	Red Rage	Topoz Blue
		Cherry Red
		Sterling Silver
		Tafeta White

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Thar vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Premier Rio [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Thar compared to Rio [2012-2015]?

For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the GX variant, 1173 cc Petrol engine of Rio [2012-2015] produces 77 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Mahindra Thar vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3985	3970
Width (mm)	1820	1570
Height (mm)	1850	1730
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2420
Ground Clearance (mm)	226	200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1080

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	46

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Child Safety Lock

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers		4

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited