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Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Taigun

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Volkswagen Taigun? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Taigun. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs.11.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Taigun is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Taigun has a mileage of 18.1 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Taigun

Key HighlightsMahindra TharVolkswagen Taigun
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.11.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl18.1 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsTaigun specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
13.55 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresTaigun Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.05 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
205 / 55 R17
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Thar ExteriorTaigun Exterior
Sunroof
No
checkYes
Power Windows
Front Only
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Rear Defogger
checkYes
-
Bootlid Opener
Internal
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
-
LED headlight
No
-
Projector headlight
checkYes
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-

Instrumentation

Thar InstrumentationTaigun Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
-
Shift Indicator
No
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
-

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationTaigun Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
checkYes
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
-
Integrated Music System
No
-
Speakers
No
-
AM/FM Radio
No
-
USB Compatibility
No
-
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
4 Years/ 100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionTaigun Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceTaigun Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Automatic climate control
No
-
Heater
checkYes
-
Cruise Control
No
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
No information
No information
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Parking Assist
checkYes
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
-
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
checkYes
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

Thar SafetyTaigun Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
-
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityTaigun Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3985 mm
4221 mm
Width
1820 mm
1760 mm
Height
1850 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
188 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
0.8 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1208 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsTaigun Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
  • Great driving experience with German-styled dynamics and handling.
  • Has top-class safety standards with 6 airbags and 5-star GLOBAL NCAP ratings.
  • Comes with strong build quality and brilliant driving dynamics
  • It has almost every feature in the segment. These include ventilated seats, wireless charging, and connectivity.
  • Both engines are powerful and have decent fuel economy.
  • The 1.5L TSI EVO motor gets cylinder de-activation technology for enhanced fuel efficiency.
  • The boot space is decent in numbers but has great space and practicality.
Cons
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
  • The cabin space could have been improved and seating 3 passengers in the rear can be a tight fit.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved on some panels.
  • The suspension setup is on the stiffer side which filters in potholes and bumps at slow speeds.
  • There is no diesel or hybrid option on offer.
  • It misses on Highline TPMS.
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Taigun

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Door Ajar Warning. Taigun has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Taigun is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4221 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1208 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Taigun comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Taigun Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • Taigun Review
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      Sayan bhowmik
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
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      Sharath
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      It's amazing car in these years it's so comfortable and stylish good looking everything it's good that's y I choose that one and more than it's look I'm fan to that car.
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    • MM
      Md Mohafiz
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      3.0
      Great and good looking and good built, looks are amazing and rest matter once.
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    • PD
      PMani Deepak
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Royal feel on this car, I loved so much and my dream of the Lifetime car for me and off-road and on road King of SUV's thar I loved so much.
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      Lohith
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      I didn't drive the car but it's my dream car, so I am thinking to own the car I want enjoy with this base model.
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    • SR
      Sridhar Reddy
      3 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      4.3
      Very safest car also driving dynamic is good, features and build quality very well design touch Infotainment system response with quality also very well overall. i am satisfied with this car suspension setup also compare to previous car this car is better specially Highway driving good experience. excellent car.
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      Likes (9)
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      Anonymous
      5 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Built quality and safety. Every car safety is most important taigun is giving more safety and smooth in driving mode that is the biggest advantage of the people who is looking in their driving on the roads while driving on the highways and Normal roads in Indian. That is what my opinion.
      Likes (17)
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      1.0
      enough to feel comfort
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    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Very excellent and comfortable product easy to drive with confidence
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      Sunilkumar Trivedi
      6 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Very comfortable and satisfying one's ego. In love to buy it.
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    Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Taigun FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun is Rs. 13.55 Lakh in New Delhi.