Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar ROXX and Maruti Suzuki Jimny Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra Thar ROXX comes in 21 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12.39 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX1 RWD, costs ₹12.39 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹22.25 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny comes in 6 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12.31 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Zeta, costs ₹12.31 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Alpha Dual Tone AT, is priced at ₹14.45 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra Thar ROXX	Maruti Suzuki Jimny
Price	₹12.25 Lakh	₹12.31 Lakh
Engine	1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol	1462 cc K15B Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹12.25 Lakh

₹12.31 Lakh

Engine

1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol

1462 cc K15B Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

5-Speed

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Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

₹ 12.31 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

₹ 12.31 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Mahindra Thar ROXX

Iconic and rugged design with increased practicality from 5 doors.
Available with powerful petrol and diesel engine options.
Choice of manual and automatic transmissions.
Offered in both RWD and capable 4WD configurations.
Excellent 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants.
Feature-rich interior with large digital displays and premium amenities on higher variants.
Improved ride comfort and handling compared to the 3-door Thar.
Decent boot space for a vehicle of this type.
High ground clearance and strong off-road capabilities.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Masters challenging off-road terrain with its robust 4x4 system and sturdy build.
Possesses a truly unique and timeless exterior design that turns heads.
Gains significant practicality and easier access with the new five-door layout.
Offers strong safety protection with six airbags included across all models.
Its compact size shines, making it surprisingly nimble both off-road and in tight city spots.

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD is powered by a 2.0l mstallion engine producing a maximum power of 160bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 330Nm@1500-3000rpm. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta is powered by a k15b engine producing a maximum power of 103bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 134.2Nm@4000rpm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Max Power	160bhp@5000rpm	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque	330Nm@1500-3000rpm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Displacement	1997 cc	1462 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	RWD	4WD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

160bhp@5000rpm

103bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

330Nm@1500-3000rpm

134.2Nm@4000rpm

Displacement

1997 cc

1462 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Emission Control System	BSVI 2.0	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fuel Specifications

Emission Control System

BSVI 2.0

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD has a height of 1923 mm, length measures 4428 mm, width is 1870 mm. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta has a height of 1720 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1645 mm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Gross Weight	-	1545 kg
Ground Clearance	-	210 mm
Height	1923 mm	1720 mm
Kerb Weight	-	1200

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD has a height of 1923 mm, length measures 4428 mm, width is 1870 mm. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta has a height of 1720 mm, length measures 3985 mm, width is 1645 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Gross Weight

1545 kg

Ground Clearance

210 mm

Height

1923 mm

1720 mm

Kerb Weight

1200

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers a boot space of 211 Litres.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Boot Space	-	211 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	4

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers a boot space of 211 Litres.

Boot Space

211 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18. Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta runs on tyres sized 195/80 R15.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Covers	-
Wheel Size	18 Inch	15 Inch

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18. Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta runs on tyres sized 195/80 R15.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

255/65 R18

195/80 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

18 Inch

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta uses a Multi link suspension setup at the front and a Multi link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Approach Angle	41.7	36
Break Over Angle	-	24
Departure Angle	36.1	46
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi link suspension

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.7

Break Over Angle

Departure Angle

36.1

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi link suspension

Safety Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
360 View Camera		-
Adaptive Cruise Control		-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Automatic Emergency Braking		-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Automatic Emergency Braking

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Additional Features	SUNGLASS HOLDER	-
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Upholstery	Fabric	-

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

SUNGLASS HOLDER

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more. For comfort, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps	-
Adjustable Headrest	-
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, Usb Ports, and Integrated Antenna. In terms of infotainment, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Zeta)
Android Auto
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Integrated Antenna
No Of Speakers	4	4

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Integrated Antenna

No Of Speakers

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