Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari

Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh which is Rs. 2.50 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Thar ROXX priced at Rs. 12.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar ROXX (Diesel Model) is 15.2 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Safari (Diesel Model) is 16.3 kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar ROXX (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine , while Tata Safari (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine.

Thar ROXX vs Safari

Key Highlights Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATSafari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT
Engine Type 2.2L mHawk Kryotec 2.0L
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl 16.3 Kmpl
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Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATTata Safari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S ATMG Motor Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
25 reviews
64 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.92 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1956 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Tata Safari Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl 16.3 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 245/55/R19 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 43,506 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,824 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 40,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.15 Lakh Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh Safari Insurance Rs. 89,775 Hector Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
2.2L mHawk
Kryotec 2.0L
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1956 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
172bhp@3500rpm
167.62bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1500-3000rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Eco,Normal,Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
...
175 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.2 Kmpl
16.3 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
14 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
...
16.3 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
245/55/R19
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
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
Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage,Air Purifier with AQI Display,Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display,Auto-Dimming IRVM
"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Commands,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish(Chrome),FrontAnd Rear Reading Lights(LED),2nd Row Seat Recline,Vanity Mirror Illumination,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket,Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme,2nd Row Seats Front & Back Slide Adjustable,3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats"
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
...
8
Seating Capacity
5
6
6
Doors
5
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
LED Turn indicator on Fender,LED Centre High Mount Stop Lamp,Skid Plates,Split Tailgate,Side Foot Step,Dual Tone Interiors
Blackstone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp, Dark Badging, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL, Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),Tail Lamps(Full+Led),LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish(Chrome),Intelligent Turn Indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2741 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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)
3 rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split, Boss Mode, Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough & Wet), Gesture Controlled Powered Tailgate, Smart E-Shifter
"Sun roof Control From Touchscreen,Quiet Mode,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Remote Sun roof Open /Close,Remote Sun roof Open /Close,100+ Voice Commands to Control Sunroof, AC and More,Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights,50+Hinglish Voice Commands,Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages,Navigation Group Travelling Mode,MGWeather,Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking,Smart Drive Information,Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,AC Controls On The Headunit (With Auto AC),Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,3rd Row Fast Charging USB Port,3rd Row AC with Separate Fan Speed Control"
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Connected apps,83 connected features,DTS sound staging
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Commands, Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes,Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
"Premium Sound System By Infinity,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Amplifier,AC & Mood Light in Car Remote Control in (i-SmartApp),MG Discover App (Restaurant, Hotels & Things to Do Search),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper"
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
5
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
...
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
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
...
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
...
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
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,4XPLOR - Selectable Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud ),Electric Driveline disconnect on front axle,Electric Locking Differential,CrawlSmart,Intellitur
Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert, 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for all Seats,Electronic Park Brake with Auto Hold,Advanced ESP with Driver Doze Off Alert,Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist
"Trumpet Horn,Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function,Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking,AQI Updates,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Find My Car,Send POI to Vehicle From App,WalkAway Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock"
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Lane Watch Camera
...
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
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
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

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?

50% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 124 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 in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of 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 Safari Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.5 4.3
Performance 4.1 4.3
Comfort 4.6 4.4
Maintenance 3.8 4.4
Safety 4.4 4.4
Features 4.7 4.7
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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 in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Tata Safari by Rs. 4.30 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari delivers better mileage 16.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari?
For the AX7L 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar ROXX produces 172bhp@3500rpm of power and 370Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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