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 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str 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 15.2 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.19,81,546* | Rs.23,20,613* |
| Mileage (city) | 8 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1997 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun Comparison
- Mahindra Thar
- AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 14.85 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 11.25 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 11.25 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel (Diesel) 16.15 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) 12.75 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top MLD Diesel (Diesel) 15.55 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.15 Lakh*
- Earth Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.60 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.20 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top MLD Diesel AT (Diesel) 17 Lakh*
- AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Earth Edition (Petrol) 15.40 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Convert Top AT (Petrol) 16.50 Lakh*
- Earth Edition AT (Petrol) 17 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top AT (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- LX 4-Str Hard Top AT RWD (Petrol) 14 Lakh*
Rs17 LakhVS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.63 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline Sound Edition (Petrol) 16.51 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- GT Edge Trail Edition (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT (Petrol) 17.64 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 17.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT Sound Edition (Petrol) 18.08 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome (Petrol) 18.18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge ES (Petrol) 18.38 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte (Petrol) 18.44 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport (Petrol) 18.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport Matte (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte ES (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge DSG (Petrol) 19.64 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG (Petrol) 19.70 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge DSG ES (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport Matte DSG (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG ES (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
Rs20 LakhVS - MG Astor
- Smart Blackstorm (Petrol) 14.48 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro CVT (Petrol) 16.78 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria CVT (Petrol) 16.88 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria Turbo AT (Petrol) 17.90 Lakh*
- Select (Petrol) 12.98 Lakh*
- Select CVT (Petrol) 13.98 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro (Petrol) 14.61 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro CVT (Petrol) 15.88 Lakh*
- Shine (Petrol) 11.68 Lakh*
- Sprint (Petrol) 9.98 Lakh*
- Smart Blackstorm CVT (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
Rs16.88 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,81,546* | Rs.23,20,613* | Rs.19,47,725* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.37,720/month | Rs.44,640/month | Rs.37,262/month |
| Insurance | Rs.94,771 Thar Insurance | Rs.91,794 Taigun Insurance | Rs.67,115 Astor Insurance |
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| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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 | VTi-TECH |
| 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 | 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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 | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm | 108.49bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 8 | - | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 17.88 | 14.82 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 50 | 48 |
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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.✕ | Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar | McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar | MacPherson Strut |
| 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.✕ | Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar | Twist beam axle | Torsion 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 | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 | 4323 |
| 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 | 1809 |
| 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 | 1650 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden 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 | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | - | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | - | Yes |
| Glove Compartment 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 | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Everest White Rage Red Stealth Black Desert Fury Deep Grey Thar Colors | Lava Blue Rising Blue Metallic Curcuma Yellow Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl Reflex Silver Candy White Wild Cherry Red Taigun Colors | Havana Grey Starry Black Aurora Silver Black Glaze Red Dual Tone White & Black Candy White Astor Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | 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 | 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 | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | - | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | - | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | - | Yes |
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Taigun?
Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.25 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