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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar Roxx or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar Roxx and Carens. Mahindra Thar Roxx Price starts at Rs.12.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX1 Petrol 2WD and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Mahindra Thar Roxx is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar Roxx provides a mileage of 12.4 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Thar Roxx vs Carens

Key HighlightsMahindra Thar RoxxKIA Carens
PriceRs.12.99 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1497 cc
Power160 bhp @ 5000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range12.4 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol 2WD car
MX1 Petrol 2WD
Rs. 12.99 Lakh
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
15.05 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
447 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent Front Suspension - Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD (Frequency dependent damping) & MTV-CL (Multi tuning valve- Concentric land)
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Coil Spring With WATT's Linkage with FDD
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
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10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
255/65 R18
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R18
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Digital
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
10.25 inches
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
330 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
12.4 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
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174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.9 :1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
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Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4428 mm
4540 mm
Width
1870 mm
1800 mm
Height
1923 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
447 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
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1630 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • More practical and comfortable as compared to the 3-Door Thar, offers good passenger & boot space
  • Desirable looks, with the new design elements and colour options it has become more desirable
  • Improved ride quality with mechanical updates and a new electric power steering
  • A good number of features are on offer such as a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless connectivity, an electric parking brake, a Harmon/Kardon system, and more
  • Top-notch safety with level 2 ADAS features, 360-degree camera, hill-descent, ESP, ABS with EBD, and 6 airbags as standard
  • Improved 4X4 setup for tackling every terrain
  • Offers good comfort with new seats and enhanced ergonomics
  • ADAS available from the mid-spec variant
  • Smooth 6-speed AT gearbox offers a decent driving experience
  • 447 litres of boot space is good for family trips
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
Cons
  • The base variant lacks features
  • Offers significant body roll and SUVs like the Scorpio N and XUV 700 offer better ride quality
  • White interior in the top-variants is prone to get dirty easily
  • The petrol engine option is thirsty and does not offer good efficiency
  • 4X4 drivetrain is available with a diesel engine only
  • Misses on some features like keyless entry and some more
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar Roxx and KIA Carens

Safety

Thar Roxx comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Carens has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Thar Roxx has doors and seats. It is an with 447 Litres boot space, 57 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1870 mm wide, 1923 mm high and 4428 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2850 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar Roxx comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      Pintu Hansda
      29 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I loved my car for its comfort, smooth drive, reliability, and the countless memories it created. Every ride felt special, making journey enjoyeble, meaningful, and full of unforgettable moments with friends and family.
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      Prakash Survade
      1 Month ago
      4.8
      The Thar Roxx is a powerful and reliable car. I really like it because it's one of the best off-roaders out there. Thanks to Amazon for giving me the chance to own this amazing vehicle.
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      Ratheesh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      It's a superb and successful product in the market, and currently one of the trending vehicles. I love this vehicle, In my opinion, it's a great time to buy it, as it's also a very safe car.
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      Siva Sakthibalan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This car is my life’s goal and one of my greatest achievements. Owning it brings me joy and a sense of accomplishment. Driving it, especially in winter places, makes achieving my life’s target even more special.
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      Rohan
      2 Month ago
      4.7
      Thar is a monster of a car, and I really like it. It’s not just cool it’s currently trending. When people see it, they say, “That’s the Thar.
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