Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Mahindra Thar ROXX Price starts at Rs. 12.99 Lakh which is Rs. 2.47 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Carens priced at Rs. 10.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar ROXX (Diesel Model) is 15.2 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar ROXX (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR vs Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L RWD Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs Thar ROXX

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRThar ROXX AX7L RWD Diesel AT
Engine Type CRDi VGT 2.2L mHawk
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 150bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 15.2 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMahindra Thar ROXX AX7L RWD Diesel AT
Rating
134 reviews
20 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2184 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 150bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 15.2 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 255/60 R19
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,637 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
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Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 1.08 Lakh Thar ROXX Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
2.2L mHawk
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
150bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
57 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
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Mileage (ARAI)
...
15.2 Kmpl

Suspension Front
McPherson Strut with coil spring
2
Suspension Rear
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
255/60 R19
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
Leatherette Wrap on Door Trims + IP,Acoustic Windshield,Foot well lighting,Lockable Glovebox,Dashboard Grab Handle for Passenger,A & B Pillar Entry Assist Handle,Sunglass Holder,Sunvisor with ticket holder (Driver side),Anchorage points for front mats
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
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Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
LED Turn indicator on Fender,LED Centre High Mount Stop Lamp,Skid Plates,Split Tailgate,Side Foot Step,Dual Tone Interiors
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2850 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
Inbuilt Navigation by MapMyIndia,6-Way Powered Driver SeatWatts Link Rear Suspension,HRS (Hydraulic Rebound Stop) + FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) + MTV-CL (Multi tuning valve- Concentric land)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Connected apps,83 connected features,DTS sound staging
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
2
No of Speakers
8
6
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
...
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
...
Sunroof
Single Pane
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Inside Rear View Mirror(Auto Dimming),Engine Drag Torque Control,Vehicles Dynamics Control (VDC),Roll Over Mitigation (ROM),Emergency Stop Signal,Brake Locking Differential (BLD ),Brake Disc Wiping,Vehicle status alerts,Remote commands Skyroof control,Remote commands Urea level and DPF Regen alert,Smart wearable support,Gen II Adventure statistics,Compass, Roll & Pitch, Altimeter,Harman Kardon (TM) Quantum Logic premium audio,Obstacle view,Electric Park Brake with Auto Hold,Smart Pilot Assist,Auto Wiper,Lead me to Thar Roxx Headlamp,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Gen 4 Body On Frame Platform,Gen II Adventure Statistics,XPLOR - Selectable Terrain Modes Snow,Sand, Mud
Child Safety Lock
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
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
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
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
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. 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 car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
  • Petrol
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. 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.
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Kia Carens Vs Mahindra Thar ROXX FAQs

Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by Rs. 55,100.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the AX7L RWD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar ROXX produces 150bhp@3750rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque

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