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Thar ROXX vs Safari

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

Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Thar ROXX
Price Range

₹12.52 lakh – ₹23.53 lakh

Mileage

12.4 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 22 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Safari

Safari
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 72 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“Safari takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection. While Thar ROXX remains a capable contender, Safari 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

Not published

6

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Thar ROXX

12.4 km/l

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

Safari

Not published

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₹4,83,871
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,83,871
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹61,990(Thar ROXX lower)

MX1 RWD Diesel

2184 cc • Manual • 15.2 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.23 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Thar ROXX
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission Options
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel Options
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Thar ROXX:12.4 km/l
Safari:—
Thar ROXX
Safari
SeatingDiffers
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Safari:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Thar ROXX:—
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
Thar ROXX:SUV
Safari:SUV
Thar ROXX
Safari
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Thar ROXX:—
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Thar ROXX:6
Safari:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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