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Seltos vs Thar ROXX

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

Seltos
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹11.25 lakh – ₹21.82 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 38 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 punchy performance. While Seltos 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:Seltos
Seltos Standout

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Thar ROXX

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

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.

Kia

Seltos

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:₹1.81 lakh(Seltos lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 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.

Seltos
Thar ROXX
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Fuel Options
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
Thar ROXX:12.4 - 15.2 km/l
Seltos
Thar ROXX
Seating
Seltos:5 seats
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Thar ROXX:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
Thar ROXX:SUV
Seltos
Thar ROXX
Crash Test Rating
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Thar ROXX:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Seltos: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.

Both the Seltos and Thar ROXX have a published 5-star crash rating.