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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 11.35 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.20,09,313*Rs.22,81,670*
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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          • Earth Edition AT
            rs11.35 - 17.60 Lakh*
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          • 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
            rs11.70 - 19.74 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.20,09,313*
          Rs.22,81,670*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.39,875/month
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          Rs.43,623/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.1,17,135
          Rs.81,711
          User Rating
          4.5
          Based on 1292 Reviews
          4.3
          Based on 235 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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          5
          Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
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          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
          -

          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • 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 ₹ 11.35 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.
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