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Exter vs Thar ROXX

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Hyundai

Exter

Exter
Price Range

₹5.81 lakh – ₹9.65 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / CNG • 19 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Thar ROXX
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹12.52 lakh – ₹23.53 lakh

Mileage

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 21 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Thar ROXX takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Exter remains a capable contender, Thar ROXX offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Exter

Not published

6

Thar ROXX

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Exter

83.1 PS

113.8 Nm

Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Exter

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Thar ROXX

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Hyundai

Exter

Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Listed items₹4,34,783
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,34,783
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹7.89 lakh(Exter lower)

HX3

1197 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.34 lakh

MX1 RWD Diesel

2184 cc • Manual • 15.2 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.23 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Exter
Thar ROXX
Engine TypeDiffers
Exter:1197 cc
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Exter:83.1 PS
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Exter:113.8 Nm
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Exter:Manual, AMT
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Exter:Petrol, CNG
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Exter:—
Thar ROXX:12.4 - 15.2 km/l
Exter
Thar ROXX
Seating
Exter:5 seats
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Exter:391 litres
Thar ROXX:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Exter:37 litres
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Exter:Compact SUV
Thar ROXX:SUV
Exter
Thar ROXX
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Exter:—
Thar ROXX:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Exter:6
Thar ROXX:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Thar ROXX has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Exter is not published.