Mahindra Thar ROXX vs MG Hector

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 12.14 Lakh, which is Rs. 38,000 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar ROXX, priced at Rs. 12.52 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Thar ROXX offers a claimed 12.4 kmpl, while the Hector delivers 12.34 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and Hector, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for performance.

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Thar ROXX vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.52 LakhRs. 12.14 Lakh
Mileage 12.4 kmpl12.34 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1451 cc
Max power 160bhp@5000rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

Thar ROXX vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWDMG Hector SNOWSTORM
Rating
42 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 160bhp@5000rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed CVT
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12.4 Kmpl 12.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 76,142 Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 86,353 Hector Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
1997 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
2.0L mStallion
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
160bhp@5000rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Eco, Normal, Sports

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
12.4 Kmpl
12.34 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
587 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Dual Pane
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
No
3
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
14 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
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
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
No
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
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
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Engine Drag Torque Control
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
i-Smart app, Jio Saavn
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
No
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
No
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
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
MG Hector
  • Road presence
  • A large SUV that will get attention on the roads
  • Spacious and comfortable cabin
  • Ample space for six-footers
  • Loaded with features such as powered seats, front seat ventilation, 14” Touchscreen and ADAS — feels like money well spent
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
MG Hector
  • No diesel-automatic option
  • Will put off buyers with high running
  • Petrol engine is not particularly fuel efficient
  • Not recommended for heavy city use

Is Mahindra Thar ROXX Better Than MG Hector?

77% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 203 users have also rated Mahindra Thar ROXX and MG Hector 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, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. On the basis of mileage 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 Hector
Mileage 3.5 3.4
Performance 4.2 3.9
Comfort 4.5 4.3
Maintenance 3.9 3.5
Safety 4.4 4.0
Features 4.6 4.1
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs MG Hector?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs MG Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹38,000.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs MG Hector?
For the MX1 RWD version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar ROXX produces 160bhp@5000rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the SNOWSTORM version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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