Mahindra Thar Roxx vs XUV700: Which Diesel Automatic Mahindra SUV Is Quicker?
- by Ujjawal Agarwal
- Sep 29, 2024
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Both cars share the same engine, but the XUV700 boasts a slightly higher output figure. Will that help it grab the win in this test though?
Mahindra Thar Roxx and XUV700 are two SUVs with very different demeanors. While one is a proper off-roader, the other is a family SUV with a focus on comfort. But despite their differences, they share the same heart, i.e, the same 2.2-litre diesel engine, albeit in different states of tune. So in today’s story, we strap out V-boxes (timing equipment) and see which one of the two diesel automatic Mahindra SUVs is quicker in the real-life. A quick spec check before the performance test:
Mahindra Thar Roxx & XUV700: Specifications
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Thar Roxx |
XUV700 |
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Engine |
2.2-litre diesel |
2.2-litre diesel |
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Transmission |
6-speed MT/AT |
6-speed MT/AT |
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Output |
152PS and 330Nm (MT) / 175 PS and 370 Nm (AT) |
185PS and 420Nm (MT) / 185PS and 450Nm (AT) |
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Drivetrain |
Rear- and four-wheel drive |
Front- and all-wheel drive |
Despite having the same engines underneath their respective bonnets, the XUV700 has an upper hand, thanks to a higher state of tune. The family-friendly SUV is also available with an optional all-wheel drivetrain, but considering we have the 4x2 Thar Roxx on test, only the front-wheel drive variant of the XUV700 has been considered.
Both vehicles are available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs XUV700: Performance
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Thar Roxx diesel 4x2 AT |
XUV700 diesel 2WD AT |
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0-100kmph |
11.20s |
9.67s |
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20-80kmph kickdown |
6.59s |
5.85s |
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Quarter mile |
17.71s@124.32kmph |
16.94s @ 132.59kmph |
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100-0kmph |
42.12m |
37.65m |
The numbers don’t lie, and the result doesn’t really surprise us. It’s an easy win for the XUV700, as it clocks a sub-10s time for the 0-100kmph sprint. The margin becomes a little closer in the quarter mile test, but even still, the XUV700 has a near 1 second advantage there as well.
The XUV700 impressed in the braking test, stopping from 100kmph in a distance of 37.65 metres, compared to the Thar Roxx’s 42.12 metres.
Mahindra Thar Roxx & XUV700: Price & Rivals
Mahindra retails the XUV700 between Rs 13.98 lakh and Rs 26.04 lakh (ex-showroom).
Prices for the Thar Roxx’s four-wheel drive variants aren’t out yet, but the rear-wheel-drive variants are sold between Rs 12.99 lakh and Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom). While the latter rivals other family SUVs like the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus, the off-roader Thar Roxx is an alternative Force Gurkha 5-door and Maruti Jimny.