Head to head
Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra Thar
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra Thar is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.17 per kilometre.
Mahindra XUV700
3-Row SUV
₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh
Mahindra Thar
Lifestyle Off-Roader
₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra XUV700 | Mahindra Thar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh | ₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | 3-Row SUV | Lifestyle Off-Roader |
| Seating | 7 seater | 4 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.6km/l | 16.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.6km/l | 14.2km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.45 | ₹6.17 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1999 cc · 197 bhp | 1997 cc · 150 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 57 L |
| Kerb weight | 1750 kg | 1750 kg |
| Boot space | 240 L | Not rated |
| Launched | 2021 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Mahindra XUV700
| MX / AX3 2.0 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 13.0 ARAI | 9.8km/l |
| AX5 / AX7 2.2 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.6 ARAI | 13.6km/l |
| AX7 / AX7L 2.2 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 15.6 ARAI | 12.4km/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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Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra Thar — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra XUV700 or the Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 14.2 km/l in real-world conditions versus 13.6 km/l for the XUV700.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Mahindra Thar costs about ₹6.17 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.
Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra Thar — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra Thar 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.