Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 23.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.73 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 31.25 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar ROXX returns a claimed 15.2 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 2184cc engine producing 172bhp@3500rpm and the XEV 9e a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and XEV 9e, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability.

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Thar ROXX vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.53 LakhRs. 31.25 Lakh
Mileage / Range 15.2 kmpl656 km/charge
Engine / Battery 2184 cc79 kWh
Max power / Motor 172bhp@3500rpm282bhp

Thar ROXX vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATMahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
Rating
42 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.53 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 282bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT Single Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 45,508 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Thar ROXX Insurance XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
2184 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
2.2L mHawk
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
210 kW
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
79 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
172bhp@3500rpm
282bhp
Range
Not Available
656 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1750 -2750rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
No
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Options
Not Available
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15.2 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
245/55 R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
No
5
No of Speakers
6
16
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Available
Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
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
10.25 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
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
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Inside Rear View Mirror(Auto Dimming)
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

frontTread
1580 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1580 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
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
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Mahindra Thar ROXX?

71% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Mahindra Thar ROXX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 79 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra Thar ROXX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XEV 9e Thar ROXX
Mileage 5.0 3.5
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.5
Maintenance 5.0 3.9
Safety 5.0 4.4
Features 5.0 4.6
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Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹7.73 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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