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Mahindra Scorpio N vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Scorpio N
Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra

Scorpio N

From ₹13.69 Lakh

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Mahindra

Thar Roxx

From ₹12.52 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio NZ8L Petrol MT · ₹21.31 Lakh
Mahindra Thar RoxxMX5 Petrol MT 2WD · ₹16.52 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scorpio N: ₹21.31 Lakh Thar Roxx: ₹16.52 Lakh (ahead) Thar Roxx ₹4.79 lakh cheaper
Safety Scorpio N: 5 stars Thar Roxx: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Scorpio N: 15.42 kmpl (ahead) Thar Roxx: 12.4 kmpl Claimed
Power Scorpio N: 203 PS (ahead) Thar Roxx: 162–177 PS Torque 380 vs 380 Nm
Boot Scorpio N: 460 litres Thar Roxx: 644 litres (ahead) Length 4,662 vs 4,428 mm
Versions Scorpio N: 31 (ahead) Thar Roxx: 18

Pick the Scorpio N for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Pick the Thar Roxx for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹21.31 Lakh
₹16.52 Lakh
On-road in
₹23.95 Lakh
₹18.68 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹40,245 a month
₹31,392 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
203 PS
162–177 PS
Torque
380 Nm
380 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
15.42 kmpl
12.4 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
mHawk (CRDi)
Not listed
Displacement
2,198 cc
Not listed
No. of Cylinders
4
Not listed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not listed
Gearbox
6-Speed
Not listed
Drive Type
4WD
Not listed

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 Litres
Not listed
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Top Speed
165 kmph
Not listed

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link, Solid Axle
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4,662 mm
Not listed
Width
1,917 mm
Not listed
Height
1,857 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
460 Litres
Not listed
Seating Capacity
6 / 7
Not listed

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not listed

Interior

Digital Cluster
Full, 7-inch
Not listed
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not listed

Exterior

Sunroof
Single-Pane
Not listed
Alloy Wheels
18-inch
Not listed

Safety

No. of Airbags
6
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.25/34) and 3 stars for children (28.93/49).
Not listed

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
8-inch
Not listed
No. of Speakers
12
Not listed

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury Off-Road SUV
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,997 cc (2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L mHawk Diesel)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L mStallion Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol (177 PS & 380 Nm) / 2.2L mHawk 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbo Diesel (175 PS & 370 Nm on 4x4 / 152 PS on RWD)
Drivetrain
Not listed
4x4 with 4XPLOR Intelligent Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud) + Electronic Locking Rear Differential (ELR) + Crawl Smart + Intelli-Turn (reduces turning radius by locking inner wheel) / or RWD
0-100
Not listed
9.8 sec (Petrol AT) / 10.4 sec (Diesel 4x4)
Top Speed
Not listed
175 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin 6-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 303 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Front Suspension
Not listed
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) + Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS)
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Watts Linkage 5-Link Rigid Rear Axle with FSD Shock Absorbers & Penta-Link Geometry (Superior Ride Comfort, Eliminates Bounciness)
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels (AX7L) / 18-inch Alloys
Tyre Size
Not listed
255/60 R19 (or 255/65 R18) All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 19-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
Not listed
4,428 mm (+443 mm length over 3-Door)
Width
Not listed
1,870 mm
Height
Not listed
1,923 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,850 mm (+400 mm longer wheelbase for expansive 5-seater cabin)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
217 mm (Unladen Ground Clearance; Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,950 kg - 2,050 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
644 Litres (Massive practical luggage boot, expandable to 1,200 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
57 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.3 m (Reduced significantly with Intelli-Turn Inner Wheel Braking Assist)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not listed
Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.09/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Airbags
Not listed
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 11 Standard Safety Features: Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Brake Disc Wiping)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 10 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB for Vehicles/Pedestrians/Cyclists, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View 3D HD Camera with Blind View Monitor in Instrument Cluster & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 5 wheels)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Not listed
10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Adrenox OS & Wireless Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Driver Cockpit Display with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Mahindra Adrenox Connected Suite with 80+ Smart Features, Alexa In-Built, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Geo-fencing, Over-The-Air (SOTA) Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Harman Kardon 9-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer with 12-Channel 560W Amplifier & QuantumLogic 3D Surround)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof ('Skyroof' - Largest in Segment)
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Ivory White Perforated Leatherette + 2-Step Reclining Rear Seats with Center Armrest
Climate Control
Not listed
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch-Based Panel, Rear AC Vents & PM2.5 Air Filter
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Not listed
Full Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Signature C-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Split C-Shaped Tail Lamps with High-Mounted Stop Lamp
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Rugged Dual-Tone Grille, Side Steps & Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,50,000 km via Mahindra Shield)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
31 versions
18 versions
Price range
₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh
₹12.52 Lakh – ₹23.53 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Z2 Petrol MT₹13.69 Lakh MX1 Petrol MT 2WD₹12.52 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹1.17 lakh less Z8L Petrol MT₹21.31 Lakh MX5 Petrol MT 2WD₹16.52 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹4.79 lakh less

Diesel, manual

Z2 Diesel MT₹14.19 Lakh MX1 Diesel MT 2WD₹14.23 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹4,000 more

Petrol, automatic

Z4 Petrol AT₹17.16 Lakh MX5 Petrol AT 2WD₹18.02 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹86,000 more

Diesel, automatic

Z4 Diesel AT₹17.68 Lakh MX3 Diesel AT 2WD₹17.82 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹14,000 more

On-road price by city

Scorpio N Z8L Petrol MT against Thar Roxx MX5 Petrol MT 2WD

CityScorpio NThar RoxxGap
Mumbai₹24.59 Lakh₹19.01 LakhThar Roxx ₹5.58 lakh less
Pune₹24.59 Lakh₹19.01 LakhThar Roxx ₹5.58 lakh less
New Delhi₹23.95 Lakh₹18.68 LakhThar Roxx ₹5.27 lakh less
Bengaluru₹25.72 Lakh₹19.9 LakhThar Roxx ₹5.82 lakh less
Chennai₹26.16 Lakh₹20.08 LakhThar Roxx ₹6.08 lakh less
Hyderabad₹26.19 Lakh₹20.11 LakhThar Roxx ₹6.08 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Scorpio N or the Thar Roxx?

The Thar Roxx, by ₹4.79 lakh on the versions compared here: Scorpio N Z8L Petrol MT at ₹21.31 Lakh against Thar Roxx MX5 Petrol MT 2WD at ₹16.52 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹23.95 Lakh against ₹18.68 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Scorpio N claims 15.42 kmpl against 12.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Scorpio N: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Thar Roxx: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Scorpio N has 6 airbags and the Thar Roxx 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Scorpio N Z8L Petrol MT makes 203 PS and 380 Nm and the Thar Roxx MX5 Petrol MT 2WD makes 162–177 PS and 380 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Scorpio N is 234 mm longer. Boot space is 460 litres in the Scorpio N and 644 litres in the Thar Roxx.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹40,245 a month for the Scorpio N and ₹31,392 for the Thar Roxx, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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