Audi Q3 vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Autocar India
Audi Q3

Audi Q3

Zenith

55.99 lakh

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra Thar Roxx

AX7L 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

23.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
2198 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

204 hp at 4500 - 6000 rpm
175 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

320 Nm at 1500 - 4400 rpm
400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Official Fuel Economy

12.36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
57 litres

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
13.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.9 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/55 R18
255/60 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/55 R18
255/60 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Front Suspension Type

–
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

–
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

–
Multi-link suspension

Rear Springs

–
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4531 mm
4428 mm

Width

1859 mm
1870 mm

Height

1623 mm
1923 mm

Wheelbase

2681 mm
2850 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

488 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
235 mm

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

3-zone
1-zone

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Acoustic Windshield

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Glove Box

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Sunglass Holder

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Trunk Light

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–
Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Heads Up Display

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Driver Airbag

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Side Airbag

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Parking Sensors

–
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Connected LED

–

Antenna

–

LED fog lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Black

Illuminated Logo

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Heated Seats

Front Only

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Ventilated Seats

–
Front Only

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

–
5

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Speakers

12
6

Audio System

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–
Harman/Kardon

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Android Auto

–
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Voice Commands

–
Alexa

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Live Location Sharing

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

I am planning to buy a new vehicle for myself and my parents. I have seen the new Audi Q3 2026 and am quite interested in it, but I am not fully convinced about the petrol-only option. I was hoping for a hybrid version, especially considering fuel efficiency at this price point. Secondly, I am also looking for a 4x4 and am currently waiting for the new Fortuner. However, I am confused because many people are suggesting the new Scorpio N or Thar Roxx, saying that if the primary purpose is off-roading, there is no need to spend so much on a Fortuner. Please suggest what would be the better option for my requirements.