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Volkswagen Virtus vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Mahindra Thar ? CarnBikeCafe brings you a detailed comparison between Volkswagen Virtus and Mahindra Thar . Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for E 1.2L Kappa 4 doors 5-Speed MT and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 4 doors 5 Speed. 1156000.00 is 1507 mm cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 83 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas 1135000.00 is a 226 mm cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Volkswagen Virtus provides a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (base model), and Mahindra Thar has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

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

Specifications Volkswagen Virtus Mahindra Thar
Variant Name Volkswagen Virtus Highline Mahindra Thar AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT
On Road Price ₹ 13.58 Lakh ₹ 13.00 Lakh
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Transmission Type Manual Manual
gears 1507 mm 226 mm
Engine Capacity 999cc 1497cc
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen

₹13.58 Lakh

VS
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra

₹13.00 Lakh

Engine & Transmission

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

Dimensions & Capacity

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

Brakes & Suspension

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Interior

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

Fuel & Performance

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

Additional Features

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