Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price starts at Rs. 19.77 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar ROXX, priced at Rs. 23.53 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar ROXX offers a claimed 15.2 kmpl, while the Grand Vitara delivers 27.97 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 2184cc engine producing 172bhp@3500rpm and the Grand Vitara a 1490cc engine producing 114bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and Grand Vitara, the Grand Vitara is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar ROXX stands out for performance.

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Thar ROXX vs Grand Vitara Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.53 LakhRs. 19.77 Lakh
Mileage 15.2 kmpl27.97 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1490 cc
Max power 172bhp@3500rpm114bhp

Thar ROXX vs Grand Vitara Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATMaruti Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
Rating
42 reviews
173 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.53 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.77 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1490 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 114bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT E-CVT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl 27.97 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 215/60 R17
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. 38,252 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 25,754 / 5 years
Insurance Thar ROXX Insurance Grand Vitara Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1490 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
2.2L mHawk
M15D With Strong Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1490 cc
Max Power
172bhp@3500rpm
114bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1750 -2750rpm
141Nm@0-3995rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
E-CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1270-1285 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
No
ECO | Normal |Power

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.2 Kmpl
27.97 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
25.45 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21.97 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
17
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.4 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
215/60 R17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
7 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Full
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4345*1795*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
210 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system
Sunglass Holder
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Available
Not 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
9 inch
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
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
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
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
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
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1755 kg

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
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • Sporty design
  • Premium cabin
  • Comfortable seats
  • Fuel-efficient
  • Great ride and handling
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
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • Engine options lack punch
  • Rear headroom is tight
  • Small boot on the strong-hybrid

Is Mahindra Thar ROXX Better Than Maruti Grand Vitara?

57% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over Maruti Grand Vitara in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 377 users have also rated Mahindra Thar ROXX and Maruti Grand Vitara on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Grand Vitara is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of comfort 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 Thar ROXX Grand Vitara
Mileage 3.5 3.6
Performance 4.2 3.6
Comfort 4.5 4.5
Maintenance 3.9 3.6
Safety 4.4 4.2
Features 4.6 4.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Good morning.. i would like to buy either grand vitara or toyota hyrider...i request a frank openion betwwen the two to select...next .. is it worth to go for hybrid with an investment 5to 7 lakhs then an ordinary patrol ... please advice
  • Both the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder share the same platform and engine options, offering mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid variants. While both SUVs provide similar performance and features, the Hyryder comes with Toyota’s global branding and slightly premium features like a 360-degree camera and ventilated seats in higher variants. On the other hand, the Grand Vitara offers a longer warranty package and a NEXA dealership experience.For a detailed comparison, you may visit the provided links.:- https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/maruti-suzuki-grand-vitara-vs-toyota-hyryder
Q. Which is the best car, Maruti Grand Vitara or Hyundai Creta?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. The Grand Vitara offers a lot to Indian families with very little compromise. However, that little compromise is a big one: performance. The mild-hybrid engine is only good for city commutes and relaxed cruising and will feel inadequate for someone expecting more. As for the strong hybrid, the boot space is the limiting factor. But if these two aspects are not your priority, the Grand Vitara really delivers where it counts. It's spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, efficient, and a very likable family SUV. On the other hand, Hyundai Creta’s design may polarise people, it is the curvier SUV of the lot, which does make it look the biggest here. It is clearly an impressive compact SUV. It is spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, easy to drive, and offered powerful petrol and diesel engine options. Compared to the old car, it is a huge upgrade, both in terms of drive and feel. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which one is good to buy: Maruti Grand Vitara or Skoda Kushaq?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. The Grand Vitara offers a lot to Indian families with very little compromise. However, that little compromise is a big one: performance. The mild-hybrid engine is only good for city commutes and relaxed cruising and will feel inadequate for someone expecting more. As for the strong hybrid, the boot space is the limiting factor. But if these two aspects are not your priority, the Grand Vitara really delivers where it counts. It's spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, efficient, and a very likable family SUV. On the other hand, the Skoda Kushaq is certainly the more practical option with oodles of boot space, a quirky cabin, and a comfortable rear seat experience. But it is only ideal for a family of four as seating three people at the back is a hassle. It also sacrifices a few premium features for strong build quality. So if you’re willing to shell out most of the three SUVs and use it as a very comfortable four-seater, while coming out largely with flying colours in every other department, the Skoda Kushaq is the ideal choice. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹3.75 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara delivers better mileage 27.97 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
For the AX7L 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar ROXX produces 172bhp@3500rpm of power and 400Nm@1750 -2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT version, 1490 cc Petrol engine of Grand Vitara produces 114bhp of power and 141Nm@0-3995rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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