Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra Thar Roxx and Hyundai Creta. The Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.52 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 10.91 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Thar Roxx provides the mileage of 12.4 kmpl.

Thar Roxx MX1 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual vs Creta E Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thar Roxx	Creta
Price	Rs. 12.52 Lakh	Rs. 10.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1497 cc
Power	160 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual

Rs. 12.52 Lakh

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Hyundai Creta

E Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.91 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual

Hyundai Creta

E Petrol 1.5L Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Oil Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution
Engine Type	2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)	1.5l MPi
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	330 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 12.4 kmpl \| User Reported: 13.5 kmpl	User Reported: 16.6 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	707
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD & & MTV-CL and Dampers	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers	Coupled torsion beam axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (255/65R18), Tailgate Mounted	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Front Tyres	255 / 65 R18	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	255 / 65 R18	205 / 65 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning (Front)	Pretensioning (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	Front	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front Only (Fixed)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels		Low
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Connected LED		Taillight
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Centre Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black/White)	Dual Tone (Black and Greige)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Analog	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Analogue	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials

Approach Angle (Degree)	41.7
Departure Angle (Degree)	36.1
Rampover Angle (Degree)	23.9
Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks	Rear
Tow Hitch Protection
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential
Water Wading Depth (mm) (mm)	650
Crawl Control

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tango Red	Titanium Black
	Stealth Black	Atlas White
	Everest White	Robust Emerald Pearl
		Titan Grey Matte

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

65 Ratings

4.5/5

123 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.5Performance
	3.9Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good car

It's my fav. Or one day I will buy this car. My dream will come true one day. I've been trying to buy this car . God will one day make my dream come true. That's all I can think of. This car will be on top.

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

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Thar Roxx comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4428 mm * 1870 mm * 1923 mm	4330 mm * 1790 mm * 1635 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2850	2610

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	447 L	433 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	57	50

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Black	Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Antenna on Fender	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	4 Cupholders in Second Row Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage