Tata Safari vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Mahindra Thar Roxx. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh and Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Thar Roxx provides the mileage of 12.4 kmpl.

Safari vs Thar Roxx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Thar Roxx
Price	Rs. 15.49 Lakh	Rs. 12.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1997 cc
Power	168 bhp	160 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

Rs. 12.99 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart

Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	330 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	12.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815	707
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD & & MTV-CL and Dampers
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black/White
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Lunar Slate	Stealth Black
	Stellar Frost	Tango Red
		Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

29 Ratings

4.4/5

19 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

Grab the Thar

What a mind-blowing car, such an amazing feel when you drive it, comfort is not bad, road presence is good, and you will enjoy every bit of second while driving, but mileage is a bit issue.

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Safari vs Thar Roxx Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari and Mahindra Thar Roxx?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh and Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Thar Roxx is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Safari and Thar Roxx is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Smart variant, mileage of Safari is 16.3kmpl and for the MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, mileage of Thar Roxx is 12.4kmpl. Thus making Safari the most fuel efficient as compared to Thar Roxx

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to Thar Roxx?

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar Roxx produces 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 330 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Tata Safari vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Length (mm)	4668	4428
Width (mm)	1922	1870
Height (mm)	1795	1923
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2850
Ground Clearance (mm)		226

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	420	447
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	57

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

ORVM Colour	Black	Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key

Headlights	LED Projector	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.25
Speakers		4
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000