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Thar ROXX vs Astor

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
Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 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 Astor remains a capable contender, Thar ROXX offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Astor if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
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

Astor

Not published

2 Airbags Standard

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Astor
Thar ROXX

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

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

Astor Standout

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

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
MG

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2.89 lakh(Astor lower)

MX1 RWD Diesel

2184 cc • Manual • 15.2 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.23 lakh

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Thar ROXX
Astor
Engine TypeDiffers
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Astor:108 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Astor:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Astor:CVT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Astor:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Thar ROXX:12.4 - 15.2 km/l
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
Thar ROXX
Astor
SeatingDiffers
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Astor:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Thar ROXX:—
Astor:448 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Astor:—
Body Type
Thar ROXX:SUV
Astor:SUV
Thar ROXX
Astor
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Thar ROXX:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Astor:—
AirbagsDiffers
Thar ROXX:6
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
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 Astor is not published.
The Thar ROXX has a published mileage of 12.4 - 15.2 km/l. The Astor has a published mileage of 14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI).
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹4,34,783 for Thar ROXX and ₹3,96,563 for Astor.