Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 12.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 87,990 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and Safari, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Thar ROXX vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.52 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 12.4 kmplNot Available
Engine 1997 cc1498 cc
Max power 160bhp@5000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Thar ROXX vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWDTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
41 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 160bhp@5000rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12.4 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 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. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
2.0L mStallion
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
160bhp@5000rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
12.4 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not 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
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
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
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
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
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
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
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Engine Drag Torque Control
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Forward Collision Warning
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
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
No
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
No
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Mahindra Thar ROXX Better Than Tata Safari?

58% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 163 users have also rated Mahindra Thar ROXX and Tata Safari 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 comfort and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety.
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 Safari Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.6 4.2
Performance 4.2 4.3
Comfort 4.5 4.4
Maintenance 3.9 4.3
Safety 4.4 4.6
Features 4.6 4.2
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Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹87,990.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
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 Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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