Head to head
Tata Curvv vs Mahindra Thar
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Tata Curvv is the cheapest of these to run at ₹5.10 per kilometre.
Tata Curvv
SUV Coupe
₹10.00 – ₹19.20 Lakh
Mahindra Thar
Lifestyle Off-Roader
₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Tata Curvv | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹10.00 – ₹19.20 Lakh | ₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | SUV Coupe | Lifestyle Off-Roader |
| Seating | 5 seater | 4 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 20.9km/l | 16.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 17.2km/l | 14.2km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹5.10 | ₹6.17 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1199 cc · 123 bhp | 1997 cc · 150 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 57 L |
| Kerb weight | 1425 kg | 1750 kg |
| Boot space | 500 L | Not rated |
| Launched | 2024 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Tata Curvv
| Smart / Pure 1.2 Turbo MTPetrol · Manual | 17.6 ARAI | 13.0km/l |
| Accomplished 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 20.9 ARAI | 17.2km/l |
Mahindra Thar
| AX(O) 2.0 Petrol 4WD MTPetrol · Manual | 12.0 ARAI | 8.8km/l |
| LX 2.2 Diesel 4WD MTDiesel · Manual | 15.2 ARAI | 12.5km/l |
| AX(O) 1.5 Diesel RWD MTDiesel · Manual | 16.9 ARAI | 14.2km/l |
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Tata Curvv vs Mahindra Thar — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Tata Curvv or the Mahindra Thar?
The Tata Curvv is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 17.2 km/l in real-world conditions versus 14.2 km/l for the Thar.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Tata Curvv costs about ₹5.10 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Tata Curvv vs Mahindra Thar — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Tata Curvv wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.