Mahindra Thar OG vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Mahindra Thar OG 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 OG price starts at Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.71 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Thar OG has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar OG has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Thar OG Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar OG	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.20,72,721^*	Rs.22,19,301^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mahindra Thar OG
2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT
17.75 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.20,72,721^*	Rs.22,19,301^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.39,458/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,795/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,671	Rs.83,412
User Rating	4.8 Based on 2 Reviews	4.5 Based on 482 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780
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Basic Information

Variant

2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.20,72,721^*

Rs.22,19,301^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.39,458/month

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Rs.42,795/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,671

Rs.83,412

User Rating

4.8

Based on 2 Reviews

4.5

Based on 482 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	G20 TGDi mStallion	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1997	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	159.58bhp@5000rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	330Nm@1500-3000rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

G20 TGDi mStallion

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1997

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

159.58bhp@5000rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

330Nm@1500-3000rpm

250Nm@1600-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

7-Speed DSG

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	19	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4561
Width (mm)	1870	1752
Height (mm)	1855	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	232	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Approach Angle	40 °	-
Break Over Angle	26.4 °	-
Departure Angle	36 °	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Additional Features	Electronic Locking Differential more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Analog with MID	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	8
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackJeans BlueBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango RedArtemis Silver+3 MoreThar OG Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteAvocado-PearlRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Fender-mounted	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	19	-

Exterior

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

Safety

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.09
Android Auto	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wired	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Connect with Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar OG
- Classic ‘Jeep’ looks, butch and square stance turns heads.
- Powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options. Great for highway trips while smooth for city driving too.
- Electronic locking differential, terrain modes and new suspension setup improve off-road capability and ride comfort.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Sophisticated look: 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
- Great boot space: 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 OG
- Cramped rear seat access and space. Best for occasional use only.
- No automatic option with 1.5-litre diesel engine. Limits choice for city drivers.
- Missing features: Auto dimming IRVM, 360 degree camera, wireless Apple CarPlay.
- 6 airbags not part of standard equipment.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Less rear seat space: Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- Limited powertrains: No diesel of hybrid engine options. City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

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