Comparing the Mahindra Thar Roxx and Hyundai Creta might seem unusual, but with Mahindra’s new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant, it directly challenges the midsize SUV leader, Creta. Both vehicles offer petrol and diesel engine options, but the Thar Roxx brings turbocharged power to the table. New Delhi: When you think of comparing the Mahindra Thar Roxx, an iconic off-roader, with the Hyundai Creta, a midsize SUV king, it might seem odd at first .

However, with the introduction of the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of the Thar Roxx, Mahindra has positioned this rugged vehicle closer to the mainstream SUV segment, where the Creta reigns supreme. Here’s how these two vehicles compare in terms of engine options, power, and pricing. Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Hyundai Creta: Engine and Performance Both the Thar Roxx and the Creta offer a range of petrol and diesel engines, but their approach is different .

The Thar Roxx comes equipped with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. The petrol engine delivers 159 bhp with a manual transmission and 174 bhp with an automatic torque converter, while the diesel engine offers 150 bhp (manual) and 172 bhp (automatic).

This turbocharged power gives the Thar Roxx an edge in performance. On the other hand, the Hyundai Creta offers three engine choices: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol, a 1.

5-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The NA petrol engine is ideal for economical driving with 113 bhp, while .