Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.03 Lakh 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 Duster delivers 19.41 kmpl. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm and the Duster a 999cc engine producing 99bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar ROXX stands out for performance.

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Thar ROXX vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.52 LakhRs. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage 12.4 kmpl19.41 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc999 cc
Max power 160bhp@5000rpm99bhp@5000rpm

Thar ROXX vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWDRenault Duster Authentic 1.0 Turbo
Rating
42 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 160bhp@5000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12.4 Kmpl 19.41 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 225/60 R17
Boot Space Not Available 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,292 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 44,666 Duster Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Emission Control System
BSVI 2.0
Not Available
Engine Type
2.0L mStallion
Turbo TCe 100
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Max Power
160bhp@5000rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
166Nm@2000-3750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
12.4 Kmpl
19.41 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
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
225/60 R17
Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Analogue with MID
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
212 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Rear
No
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
All
Drive Modes
No
No
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
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
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
No
No
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
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
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Engine Drag Torque Control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1800 kg
frontTread
1580 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1580 mm
Not Available
approachAngle
41.7°
Not Available
departureAngle
36.1°
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 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

Is Renault Duster Better Than Mahindra Thar ROXX?

66% users have chosen Renault Duster over Mahindra Thar ROXX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 79 users have also rated Renault Duster 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 Duster Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.3 3.5
Performance 3.3 4.2
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 3.3 3.9
Safety 4.0 4.4
Features 1.7 4.6
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Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Renault Duster?
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 Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹2.03 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster delivers better mileage 19.41 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Renault Duster?
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 Authentic 1.0 Turbo version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 166Nm@2000-3750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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