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    Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun

    Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Volkswagen Taigun? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Thar Vs Taigun

    Key HighlightsMahindra TharVolkswagen Taigun
    On Road PriceRs.19,96,918*Rs.22,85,667*
    Mileage (city)8 kmpl-
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)19971498
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison

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      • Brand / Model
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          Mahindra Thar
          Mahindra Thar
            Rs17 Lakh*
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                Volkswagen Taigun
                Volkswagen Taigun
                  Rs19.74 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.19,96,918*
                Rs.22,85,667*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.39,204/month
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                Rs.43,718/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.1,05,010
                Rs.87,838
                User Rating
                4.5
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                4.3
                Based on 236 Reviews
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                mStallion 150 TGDi
                1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1997
                1498
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                150.19bhp@5000rpm
                147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                300Nm@1250-3000rpm
                250Nm@1600-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed AT
                7-Speed DSG
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage City (kmpl)
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                8
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                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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                9
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                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.01
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                57
                50
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                Double wishbone suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link, Solid Axle
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Hydraulic
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
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                Steering Gear Type
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                Rack & Pinion
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                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.05
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Drum
                Tyre Size
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                255/65 R18
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless All-Terrain
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                18
                17
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
                17
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3985
                4221
                Width (mm)
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                1820
                1760
                Height (mm)
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                1855
                1612
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                226
                188
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2450
                2651
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1531
                Rear Tread (mm)
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                1516
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1314
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1700
                Approach Angle
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                41.2
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                Break Over Angle
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                26.2
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                Departure Angle
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                36
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                Seating Capacity
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                4
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                385
                No. of Doors
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                3
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                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                Yes
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                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                Yes
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                Cruise Control
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                Yes
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                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
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                Foldable Rear Seat
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                50:50 Split
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                Engine Start Stop Button
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                No
                Bottle Holder
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                Front Door
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                Voice Commands
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                Yes
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                USB Charger
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                Front
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                Lane Change Indicator
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
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                Air Conditioner
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                Yes
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                Heater
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                Yes
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                Adjustable Steering
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                Yes
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                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                Yes
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                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                Yes
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                Glove Box
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
                Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
                Digital Cluster
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                Yes
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                Upholstery
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                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar ColoursLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                Yes
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                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                Yes
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                Halogen Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Roof Rails
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                Yes
                LED Headlamps
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                Yes
                LED Taillights
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
                Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
                Fog Lights
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                Front
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                Tyre Size
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                255/65 R18
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless All-Terrain
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                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
                No. of Airbags
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                2
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                -
                Yes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                -
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                -
                Driver and Passenger
                Speed Alert
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                Yes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                -
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                Yes
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                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
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                4
                5
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
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                4
                5
                Advance Internet
                E-Call & I-Call
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                No
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                Over Speeding Alert
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                Yes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                Yes
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                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen Size
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                7
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                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                Yes
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                Apple Car Play
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                Yes
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                No. of Speakers
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                4
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                Usb Ports
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                Yes
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                Inbuilt Apps
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                BlueSense
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                Tweeter
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                2
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
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                Pros & Cons

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                • Mahindra Thar

                  • Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
                  • Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
                  • Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
                  • More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
                  • Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
                  • Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
                  • More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater

                  Volkswagen Taigun

                  • Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
                  • Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
                  • Impressive infotainment experience
                  • Fun to drive
                  • Automatic transmission with both engine options.
                • Mahindra Thar

                  • Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
                  • Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
                  • Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
                  • It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

                  Volkswagen Taigun

                  • Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
                  • Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
                  • GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
                  • No diesel engine option

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Taigun?
                A ) Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.50 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.
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