BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 12.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.47 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Atto 3, priced at Rs. 24.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar ROXX returns a claimed 12.4 kmpl, while the Atto 3 offers a claimed 468 km/charge. On the performance front, the Atto 3 uses a 49.92kWh battery producing 201bhp and the Thar ROXX a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Atto 3 and Thar ROXX, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability.

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Atto 3 vs Thar ROXX Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Atto 3Mahindra Thar ROXX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 24.99 LakhRs. 12.52 Lakh
Mileage / Range 468 km/charge12.4 kmpl
Engine / Battery 49.92 kWh1997 cc
Max power / Motor 201bhp160bhp@5000rpm

Atto 3 vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Atto 3 DynamicMahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Rating
62 reviews
40 reviews
Brand Name BYD Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201bhp 160bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Not Available 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
BYD Atto 3 Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R17 255/65 R18
Boot Space 440 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 48,342 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.00 Lakh Atto 3 Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.0L mStallion
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Battery Capacity
49.92 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Not Available
Max Power
201bhp
160bhp@5000rpm
Range
468 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
310Nm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
Not Available
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
1680 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
8H (7.2 kW AC)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
50 min (80 kW 0-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.9 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12.4 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Single-color gradient ambient lighting - door handle
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Digital Cluster Size
5
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
1340 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
440 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Electric unlock tailgate
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4455*1875*1615 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
175 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Electric unlock tailgate
SUNGLASS HOLDER
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.8 inch
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far-side airbag - driver,Auto hold,Electric Parking Brake System (EPB),First aid kit,Tyre repair kit
Engine Drag Torque Control
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2090 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD Atto 3
  • 521km claimed range, understated and premium styling, roomy cabin makes it family-friendly, loaded with features including ADAS
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Old-school boxy SUV styling is charming and attention-grabbing
  • Both engines offer punchy performance and good driveability
  • Loaded features-list including safety features, cabin space is generous and seats are comfortable too
BYD Atto 3
  • BYD’s passenger car dealer network is in its infancy, interior styling may be a bit over-the-top for some
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Stiff ride quality makes bumps and potholes make their presence felt in the cabin
  • Body roll is apparent even on smooth roads
  • Infotainment experience can be glitchy at times
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BYD Atto 3 Vs Mahindra Thar ROXX FAQs

Which car is best between BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than BYD Atto 3 by ₹12.47 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
As per the users experiences the BYD Atto 3 has better performance.

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