Mahindra Thar vs Ford Freestyle

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar and Ford Freestyle. The Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh and Ford Freestyle price is Rs. 5.91 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Ford Freestyle is available in 1194 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Freestyle provides the mileage of 19 kmpl.

Thar vs Freestyle Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar	Freestyle
Price	Rs. 11.25 Lakh	Rs. 5.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1194 cc
Power	117 bhp	95 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

Ford Freestyle

Ambiente 1.2 Ti-VCT [2018-2020]

Rs. 5.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Ford Freestyle

Ambiente 1.2 Ti-VCT [2018-2020]

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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	1194 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	D117 CRDe	Ti-VCT
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	95 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	120 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		19View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3985 3954
Width (mm)
1820 1737
Height (mm)
1850 1570
Wheelbase (mm)
2450 2490
Ground Clearance (mm)
226 190
Kerb Weight (kg)
1026
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
3 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
257
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 42

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Independent McPherson
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Semi-Independent Twist Beam Type
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 75 R16	185 / 60 R15
Rear Tyres	245 / 75 R16	185 / 60 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)	2 Airbags (Driver, 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 Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
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	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Charcoal 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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal

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

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
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) Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Black	Smoke Grey
	Red Rage	Canyon Ridge
		Moondust Silver
		White Gold
		Ruby Red
		Diamond White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

33 Ratings

3.9/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.2Exterior
	4.6Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.1Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value 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.

FF-CUV 2018

Amazing CAR at this price value.I bought Ford freestyle titanium petrol three month before..Nice music system..very comfortable for driving in highway..Engine performance is very nice compare to some other cars..I prefer Ford freestyle,when compare to swift,polo and etc,,Only cons is mileage ..Go Freestyle......

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Length (mm)	3985	3954
Width (mm)	1820	1737
Height (mm)	1850	1570
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2490
Ground Clearance (mm)	226	190
Kerb Weight (kg)		1026

Doors (Doors)	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		257
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	42

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000