Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus 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 Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Thar Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.19,81,546^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Mileage (city)	8 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mahindra Thar
Rs17 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition AT
17 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Earth Edition AT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,81,546^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,720/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,005/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.94,771	Rs.86,587
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1334 Reviews	4.5 Based on 385 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
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Basic Information

Earth Edition AT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,81,546^*

Rs.22,46,676^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,720/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,005/month

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Insurance

Rs.94,771

Rs.86,587

User Rating

4.5

Based on 1334 Reviews

4.5

Based on 385 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mStallion 150 TGDi	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1997	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	150.19bhp@5000rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1250-3000rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mStallion 150 TGDi

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1997

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

150.19bhp@5000rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	8	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	9	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	4561
Width (mm)	1820	1752
Height (mm)	1855	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Approach Angle	41.2	-
Break Over Angle	26.2	-
Departure Angle	36	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521
No. of Doors	3	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out	Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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)	Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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)	GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

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Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel Grey+4 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	10.09
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	-	Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	BlueSense	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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 Virtus
- Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

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 Virtus
- Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.50 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹ 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.

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