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 Highlights | Mahindra Thar | Volkswagen Taigun |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,96,918* | Rs.22,85,667* |
| Mileage (city) | 8 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1997 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison
- Mahindra Thar
- AX Opt Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- AX Opt Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.15 Lakh*
- AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 11.50 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.90 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel (Diesel) 16.15 Lakh*
- Top SellingLX Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.95 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 12.99 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top MLD Diesel (Diesel) 15.70 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.29 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.60 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.40 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top MLD Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.15 Lakh*
- AX Opt Convert Top (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- Earth Edition (Petrol) 15.40 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top (Petrol) 15.20 Lakh*
- LX Convert Top AT (Petrol) 16.65 Lakh*
- Earth Edition AT (Petrol) 17 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top AT (Petrol) 16.80 Lakh*
- LX Hard Top AT RWD (Petrol) 14.25 Lakh*
Rs17 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.27 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.67 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.48 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 17.88 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.29 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.49 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
Rs19.74 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,96,918* | Rs.22,85,667* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.39,204/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.43,718/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.1,05,010 | Rs.87,838 |
| User Rating | Based on 1313 Reviews | Based on 236 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | mStallion 150 TGDi | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1997 | 1498 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 150.19bhp@5000rpm | 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 8 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 9 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 19.01 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Double wishbone suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Multi-link, Solid Axle | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Hydraulic | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3985 | 4221 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1820 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1855 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | 226 | 188 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | - |
| Rear Reading Lamp A light provided in the rear seating area of the car. It allows passengers to read or see in the dark without disturbing the driver.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest Unlike fixed headrests, these can be moved up or down to offer the ideal resting position for the occupant's head.✕ | Yes | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Additional Features | 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 |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Everest White Rage Red Stealth Black Deep Forest Desert Fury +1 MoreThar Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Curcuma Yellow Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue +4 MoreTaigun Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | No | - |
| Over Speeding Alert | Yes | - |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | - |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | - |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | - |
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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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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.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi