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Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun Comparison

    Compare Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT – Which model is Cheapest?

    The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Volkswagen Taigun in New Delhi starts at ₹ 11.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 19.74 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Mahindra Thar price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.59 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mahindra Thar costs ₹ 11.25 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mahindra Thar comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.6 Lakh

    SummaryMahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top DieselVolkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT
    Price₹ 11.25 Lakh₹ 11.7 Lakh
    ManufacturerMahindraVolkswagen
    Body TypeSUVSUV
    Mileage13.00 KM/L18.10 KM/L
    Power116 bhp113 bhp
    Engine1497 CC999 CC
    Fuel TypeDieselPetrol

  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT – Which gives Better Mileage?

    As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Volkswagen Taigun base Petrol engine returns 0 KM/L. The Mahindra Thar base Petrol returns 15 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 KM/L of fuel efficiency

  • Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

    In the powertrain department, the Volkswagen Taigun gets 2 Petrol 113, 148 bhp engines, whereas the Mahindra Thar comes in 2 Petrol 112, 150 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 97, 116, 130 bhp engines

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EMI

@ 9% for 60 months

21,028/M
21,859/M

Available Colors

Pros & Cons

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Things We Like

  • Styling
  • Refined Engine
  • Proper Off-Roader
  • Build quality
  • Turbo engines
  • Handling
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Things We Don't Like

  • Bumpy Ride Quality
  • Not Fuel Efficient
  • Premium Pricing
  • Expensive
  • Fuel efficiency
  • No Diesel option

Expert Rating

8.2
8.5
value for money
significance
styling
comfort
safety
environment
merit or usp
8.0 
8.0 
9.0 
7.5 
9.0 
7.5 
8.0 
8.0 
8.0 
8.4 
8.2 
9.5 
7.9 
9.1 

Engine

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
D117 CRDe
1.0L
1,497 CC
999 CC
N/A
3
116 bhp@3500 rpm
113 bhp@5000-5500 rpm
300 Nm@1750-2500 rpm
178 Nm@1750-4500 rpm

Dimensions

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Boot Space
Kerb Weight
Gross Weight
Front Track
Rear Track
Minimum Turning Radius
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
Water Wading Depth
Rampover Angle
Departure Angle
Approach Angle
3,985 mm
4,221 mm
1,820 mm
1,760 mm
1,850 mm
1,612 mm
2,450 mm
2,651 mm
226 mm
188 mm
N/A
385 L
N/A
1,195 KG
N/A
1,650 Kg
1,520 mm
1,531 mm
1,520 mm
1,516 mm
N/A
5.05 m
5
5
4
5
650 mm
N/A
27 deg
N/A
36 deg
N/A
41.2 deg
N/A

Transmission

No. of gears
Rear Axle
Transfer Case
6
6
Banjo beam with 4.88:1 Final Drive
N/A
Manual Shift Part Time 4WD with High & Low Rduction Gear
N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type
Tyre Type
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
R16 Heritage Steel Wheels
Alloy Wheels
All Terrain Tyres
Tubeless
245/75 R16
205/60 R16
245/75 R16
205/60 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Front Brakes Size
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Drum
Drum
303 mm
N/A
282 mm
N/A

Suspension

Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Indepndent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar
Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabilisr Bar
Twist Beam Axle

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage
Fuel tank Capacity
13.00 KM/L
18.10 KM/L
57.0
50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type
Adjustable Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Electromechanica
No
Yes

Performance

MID Display in Instrument Cluster
Coloured
N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Manual Day-Night IRVM
Panic Braking Signal
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Snow Chain Provision for Tyres
Vehicle Over-speed Warning
3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers
Anti-Theft Alarm System
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts on Rear Seats
Roll Cage
Speed Sensing Front Door Locks
Park Distance Control and Rear-view Camera
Multi-collison brakes (MCB)
Brake Disc Wiping
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Electronic differential lock system
Tire Pressure Deflation Warning
All seats with 3-point seat belts
Seat belt reminder (Driver and Co-dr)
5 headrest (for all passengers)
Speed Alert System
Driver side window auto up/down with pinch guard
Manual dimming interior rearview mirror
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
Rain and Light sensor
Auto coming / leaving home lights
Manual coming / leaving home lights
Hill Hold Control
Up to 6 Airbag
Multi Collision Brake
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
-
Yes
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No
-
No
-
No
-
Yes
-
No
-
No
-
Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Heater
Steering Adjustment
Steering Mounted Audio
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel
Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger
Bottle Holder in Front Doors
Lockable Glovebox
Illuminated Key Ring
Tool Kit Organiser
Bonnet Latches
One-Touch Lane Change Indicator
Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat
Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat
Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out
Tyre Direction Monitoring System
Adjustable dual rear AC Vents
Front seats back pocket (both sides)
Bottle Holders in front doors
Bottle Holders in rear doors
Smart storage - bottle holder with easy open mat
Cooled Glovebox
Height adjustable head restraints
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Smart touch Climatronic AC
Electric Sunroof
Wireless Mobile Charging
-
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Vinyl
Fabric
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
No

Lights

Light Type
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
Halogen
Halogen
No
No
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Brake Locking Differential
Mechanical Locking Differential
HVAC with Eco Mode
Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle
Removable Doors for Off-Road Use
Tow Hitch Protection
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear
Dual Tone Bumpers
Adventure Connect: Calendar Integration
BlueSense App Connectivity
Electrically Operated HVAC Controls
Follow-Me-Home & Lead-Me-To-Thar Lamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment
25.65 cm VW Play Touchscreen infotainment with Apps
-
Yes
No
Yes
-
Yes
No
-
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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No

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