Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Autocar India
Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner

GR-S 2.8 Diesel 4x4 AT

50.46 lakh

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra Thar Roxx

AX7L 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

23.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2755 cc
2198 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

204 hp at 3000 - 3400 rpm
175 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

500 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm
400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

80 litres
57 litres

User Reported Mileage

12.25 kmpl
13.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Multi-link suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Hydraulic
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.8 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

265/60 R18
255/60 R19

Rear Tyre Size

265/60 R18
255/60 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4795 mm
4428 mm

Width

1855 mm
1870 mm

Height

1835 mm
1923 mm

Wheelbase

2745 mm
2850 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
235 mm

Boot Capacity

–
447 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Glove Box

Rear Parcel Tray

Bottle Holder in Doors

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Removable Third-Row Seat

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

UV Cut Glass

Roof Grab Handles

Vanity Mirror

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Interior Lamps

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Airbags

7
6

High Beam Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Traffic Sign Recognition

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Lane Keep Assist

–

Dashcam

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Sequential Turn Indicators

Illuminated Logo

Projector Headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Antenna

Connected LED

Cornering Foglamps

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

Stop Lamp

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Spoiler

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

Seat Count

7
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon

CD Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Speakers

6
6

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

–

Find My Car

SOS Button

Tow Away Alert

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

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.