Mahindra Thar OG vs Renault Duster
The Thar OG is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.32 lakh against ₹10.49 lakh for the Duster. Only the Duster has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the Duster higher (9/10 vs 7/10).
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Thar OG vs Duster: specs and prices
| Mahindra Thar OG | Renault Duster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.32 L – ₹18.99 L | ₹10.49 L – ₹19.49 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | – | 17.75–29 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Variants | 15 | 16 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹14.77 L | ₹14.49 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Mahindra Thar OG or the Renault Duster?
- The Mahindra Thar OG starts at ₹10.32 lakh ex-showroom; the Renault Duster starts at ₹10.49 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Thar OG or the Duster?
- Thar OG: not crash-tested yet; Duster: 5-star Bharat NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Thar OG or the Duster?
- The Thar OG is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.32 lakh against ₹10.49 lakh for the Duster. Only the Duster has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the Duster higher (9/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.