Mahindra Thar vs Nissan Kicks

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Nissan Kicks. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh and Nissan Kicks price is Rs. 9.50 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Nissan Kicks is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Kicks provides the mileage of 13.9 kmpl.

Thar vs Kicks Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	Kicks
Price	Rs. 11.25 Lakh	Rs. 9.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	117 bhp	105 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

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

Rs. 9.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	1.5 HR15
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	105 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		695
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3985 4384
Width (mm)
1820 1813
Height (mm)
1850 1669
Wheelbase (mm)
2450 2673
Ground Clearance (mm)
226 210
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
3 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
400
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Mcpherson strut with coil spring, stabilzer bar & Double acting Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion Beam with coil springs & Double acting Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	215 / 65 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen
Taillights
LED Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED LED
Cabin Lamps Centre Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 50000

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Expert Review Videos

Mahindra Thar Diesel Mileage Tested | Real World Fuel Average and Efficiency Review Video | CarWale

2020 Nissan Kicks Turbo Petrol Review | Is It Faster than Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos | CarWale

Colours

	Stealth Black	Deep Blue Pearl
	Red Rage	Night Shade
		Blade Silver
		Fire Red
		Bronze Grey
		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

33 Ratings

4.6/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	3.5Exterior
	4.6Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.8Performance	3.5Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	3.5Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

Awaasaam...

Best car great Love to drive Best economic Good fuel capacity. Power full engine Less maintenance Great look Shine Performance nice best lovely Buy everyone and try to do best review

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Length (mm)	3985	4384
Width (mm)	1820	1813
Height (mm)	1850	1669
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2673
Ground Clearance (mm)	226	210

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		400
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	50000