Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar

LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

18.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
2184 cc

Max Engine Power

150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
132 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
300 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Number of Gears

7
6

Lockable Differential/s

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
57 litres

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

–
13.36 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
10.28 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
13.69 s

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Hydraulic

Turning Radius

5.05
5.9 m

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent, Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
255/65 R18

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
255/65 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Width

1760 mm
1820 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2450 mm

Length

4221 mm
3985 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Height

1612 mm
1844 mm

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
–

Doors

5
3

Ground Clearance

–
226 mm

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Front Windows Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Front Windows Only

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
Manual

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

UV Cut Glass

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Power Windows

–
Front

Cooled Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cup Holders

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

Door Pockets

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
2

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Rear Washer/Wiper

Crash Test Rating

–
4

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

–
4

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

Functional
–

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

Rub Strips

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin

Connected LED

Daytime Running Lights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Spoiler

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Seat Count

5
4

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
50:50

Speedometer

–
Analog

Tachometer

–
Analog

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

Speakers

6
4

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Geo Fence

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

In Car Payment

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Location Based Services

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Digital Key

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–