Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra Thar Roxx

AX7L 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

23.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
2198 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
175 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Engine Type

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Turbocharged

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
13.55 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
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Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
57 litres

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 suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
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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
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

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Manual

Steering Adjust

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Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

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Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
4428 mm

Width

1760 mm
1870 mm

Height

1612 mm
1923 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2850 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

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235 mm

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Vanity Mirror

–

UV Cut Glass

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Door Pockets

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Tailgate

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Acoustic Windshield

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

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Yes with proximity sensors

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

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
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
360 degree

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Crash Test Rating

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5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

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
Black

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED fog lamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Speedometer

–
Digital

Tachometer

–
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

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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

Alexa

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
6

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Second Row USB port

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Type C

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

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Harman/Kardon

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

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On-board

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Geo Fence

–

Find My Car

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

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Alexa Compatibility

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Live Location Sharing

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