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Thar ROXX vs Grand Vitara

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

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
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Grand Vitara
Price Range

₹10.77 lakh – ₹19.77 lakh

Mileage

19.2 - 27.97 km/l

Petrol / CNG / Hybrid • 35 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 Grand Vitara 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
Thar ROXX

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Grand Vitara

Not published

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Grand Vitara

103 PS

139 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Grand Vitara
Thar ROXX

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

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

Grand Vitara Standout

19.2 - 27.97 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.

Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Listed items₹4,34,783
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,34,783
Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Listed items₹2,54,345
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,54,345
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2.08 lakh(Grand Vitara lower)

MX1 RWD Diesel

2184 cc • Manual • 15.2 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.23 lakh

Delta

1462 cc • Manual • 21.11 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹12.15 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Thar ROXX
Grand Vitara
Engine TypeDiffers
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Grand Vitara:1462 cc, 1490 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Grand Vitara:103 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Grand Vitara:139 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Grand Vitara:Manual, Automatic, e-CVT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Grand Vitara:Petrol, CNG, Hybrid
Claimed MileageDiffers
Thar ROXX:12.4 - 15.2 km/l
Grand Vitara:19.2 - 27.97 km/l
Thar ROXX
Grand Vitara
Seating
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Grand Vitara:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Thar ROXX:—
Grand Vitara:210 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Grand Vitara:45 litres
Body Type
Thar ROXX:SUV
Grand Vitara:SUV
Thar ROXX
Grand Vitara
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Thar ROXX:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Grand Vitara:—
Airbags
Thar ROXX:6
Grand Vitara: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 Grand Vitara is not published.
The Thar ROXX has a published mileage of 12.4 - 15.2 km/l. The Grand Vitara has a published mileage of 19.2 - 27.97 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹4,34,783 for Thar ROXX and ₹2,54,345 for Grand Vitara.