BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 23.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.97 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Atto 3, priced at Rs. 34.49 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar ROXX returns a claimed 15.2 kmpl, while the Atto 3 offers a claimed 521 km/charge. On the performance front, the Atto 3 uses a 60.48kWh battery producing 201bhp and the Thar ROXX a 2184cc engine producing 172bhp@3500rpm. 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. 34.49 LakhRs. 23.53 Lakh
Mileage / Range 521 km/charge15.2 kmpl
Engine / Battery 60.48 kWh2184 cc
Max power / Motor 201bhp172bhp@3500rpm

Atto 3 vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Atto 3 SuperiorMahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
62 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name BYD Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 34.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.53 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201bhp 172bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
BYD Atto 3 Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 15.2 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 255/60 R19
Boot Space 440 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 66,719 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 45,508 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Atto 3 Insurance Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
2184 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.2L mHawk
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2184 cc
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Not Available
Max Power
201bhp
172bhp@3500rpm
Range
521 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
310Nm
400Nm@1750 -2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Kerb Weight
1750 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)
9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
50 min (80 kW 0-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
15.2 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
19
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/60 R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
5
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Dirac HD sound, 8 speakers
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
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
Yes
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
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
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
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & 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
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
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,Rear Collision Warning (RCW),Rear Cross Trac Brake (RCTB)
Inside Rear View Mirror(Auto Dimming)
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2160 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 ₹10.97 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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