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Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Volkswagen Virtus ? CarnBikeCafe brings you a detailed comparison between Mahindra Thar and Volkswagen Virtus . Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for E 1.2L Kappa 226 mm 5-Speed MT and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 226 mm 5 Speed. 1135000.00 is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 83 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas 1156000.00 is a N/A cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Mahindra Thar provides a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (base model), and Volkswagen Virtus has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Key Highlights Mahindra Thar Volkswagen Virtus
Price Range ₹11.35 Lakh - ₹17.60 Lakh ₹11.56 Lakh - ₹18.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity 1997.000 - 2184.000 cc 1000.000 - 1500.000 cc
Brand Mahindra Volkswagen
Power NA bhp NA bhp
Transmission Type NA NA
Mileage/Range NA km/l km/l
Engine 2184.000 cc 1500.000 cc
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Detailed Specifications

Specifications Mahindra Thar Volkswagen Virtus
Variant Name Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
On Road Price ₹ 13.00 Lakh ₹ 13.58 Lakh
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Transmission Type Manual Manual
gears 4 N/A
Engine Capacity 1497cc 999cc
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra

₹13.00 Lakh

VS
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen

₹13.58 Lakh

Engine & Transmission

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Displacement 1497 cc N/A
Drivetrain RWD Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
No of Cylinder 4 N/A
Emission Norm BS VI 2.0 N/A
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Gearbox 6-Speed N/A
Engine Type D117 CRDe 1.0 TSI (Turbocharged Petrol)
Turbo Charger Yes N/A
Valve Configuration 4 N/A
Transmission Type Manual 6-Speed Automatic DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox)

Dimensions & Capacity

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Height 226 mm 1507 mm
Length 1844 mm 4564 mm
Width 4 1758 mm
Doors 3 4 doors
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes

Brakes & Suspension

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Front Suspension Double wishbone suspension Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension Multi-link, Solid Axle Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Power Steering Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Boot-Lid Opener Yes Powered Boot Release
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrests Rear Yes
Engine Start Stop Button N/A Yes

Interior

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Tyre Type Yes Radial, Tubeless
Tachometer Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle Yes
Steering Type Hydraulic Rack and Pinion, Power-Assisted
Engine Type D117 CRDe 1.0 TSI (Turbocharged Petrol)
Glove Box Sami (Monochrome) Yes
Transmission Type Manual 6-Speed Automatic DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox)
Front Break Type Disc Disc with ventilated cooling
Rear Break Type Drum Disc with ventilated cooling
Digital Cluster Sami (Monochrome) Yes
Power Windows N/A Yes
Leather wrap gear-shift selector N/A Yes
Digital Cluster Size N/A 8 inches
Anti-Pinch Power Windows N/A Yes

Fuel & Performance

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 115 PS @ 5,000–5,500 rpm
Max Torque 300Nm@1750-2500rpm 175 Nm @ 1,750–4,000 rpm

Additional Features

Feature Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT Volkswagen Virtus Highline
Additional Features 4.2 inch Yes
Cup Holders N/A Yes
Door Ajar Warning N/A Yes
Fasten Seat Belt Warning N/A Yes