Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar Og

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Mahindra Thar OG

Mahindra Thar Og

ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4WD

18.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
2184 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
330 Nm at 1500 - 3000 rpm

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
–

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Multi-link rear suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
255/60 R19

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
255/60 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
3995 mm

Width

1760 mm
1870 mm

Height

1612 mm
1855 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2450 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
–

Doors

5
2

Ground Clearance

–
232 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
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window 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

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Sunroof

Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Remote Locking

–

Power Windows

–
Front

Cruise Control

–

Glove Box

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Interior Lamps

–

Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port

–

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
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & 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

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

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
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Connected LED

–

Daytime Running Lights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

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

–
Analogue

Tachometer

–
Analogue

Trip Meter

–

Head-up Display

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

Speakers

6
6

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–