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Audi A6 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Audi A6 or Mahindra Thar? 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. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 64.09 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

A6 Vs Thar

Key HighlightsAudi A6Mahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.81,80,143*Rs.19,81,546*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841997
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A6 vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.81,80,143*
Rs.19,81,546*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,55,700/month
Rs.37,720/month
InsuranceRs.2,58,943
A6 Insurance

Rs.94,771
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4.2
Based on 116 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1195 Reviews
Brochure

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
1984
1997
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7-Speed
6-Speed AT
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)14.11
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)73
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)250
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
-
Steering Type
Power
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.95
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
-
0-100kmph (Seconds)
6.8
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
38.72m

-
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
0-100Kmph (Tested)7.04s

-
City driveability (20-80kmph)4.48s

-
Braking (80-0 kmph)23.94m

-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4939
3985
Width (mm)
2110
1820
Height (mm)
1470
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
226
Wheel Base (mm)
2500
2450
Rear Tread (mm)
1618
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1740
-
Grossweight (kg)
2345
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
973

-
Front Headroom (mm)
973

-
Front Shoulder Room (mm)
1467

-
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
1436

-
Front Track-
1520
Rear Track-
1520
Approach Angle-
41.2
Break Over Angle-
26.2
Departure Angle-
36
Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space (Litres)
530
-
No. of Doors
4
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
-
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Smart Key Band
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo-
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Battery Saver
No-
Lane Change Indicator
YesYes
Additional Features-
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
Drive Modes
5
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
No-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
NoYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoNo-
Folding Table In The Rear
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
No-
Additional Features20.32cm TFT Colour Display
Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather
Driver Information System
17.78cm Colour Display

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)
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Upholstery-
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors
Firmament Blue Metallic
Manhattan Grey Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
A6 Colors
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Fog Lights Rear
No-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
No-
Rear Window Washer
No-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
No-
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
Yes-
Side Stepper
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
No-
Smoke HeadlampsNo-
Halogen HeadlampsNoYes
Roof Rail
No-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
Trunk OpenerRemote
-
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesPanoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
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)
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Side Airbag RearNo-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNo-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesAudi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
No-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
No-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
No-
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes-
Hill Descent Control
YesYes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Advance Internet

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

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
Yes-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
Yes-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
-
7
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
Yes-
No. of Speakers
21
4
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional FeaturesElectrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display
3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models
Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps
Access To Smartphone Voice Control
Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display
Bose Surround Sound System
DVD player
Audi sound system
Subwoofers

-
Usb Ports-
Yes
Inbuilt Apps-
BlueSense
Tweeter-
2
SubwooferNo-
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A6

    • A high-tech dashboard setup
    • Looks dominating on the road
    • Sweet handler

    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 & 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

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