Volkswagen Virtus vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Virtus and Mahindra Thar comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh, Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine.

Volkswagen Virtus vs Mahindra Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Virtus	Mahindra Thar
Engine Capacity	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution
Power	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

15.11 Lakh

9.99 Lakh

EMI

₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Tank Capacity

—

Doors

4 Doors

3 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Frunk Storage

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

47 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Bootspace

521 litres

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Highway Mileage

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Max Motor Performance

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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14.3 seconds

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

—

Driving Range

936 km

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Drivetrain

FWD

4WD

Battery

—

City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Engine Type

1.0L TSI

D117 CRDe

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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14.3 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

—

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

20.8 kmpl

15.2 kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Engine

999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point Fuel Distribution

Top Speed

—

Acceleration

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2450 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm

226 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1507 mm

1850 mm

Kerb Weight

1208 kg

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Length

4561 mm

3985 mm

Width

1752 mm

1820 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

179 mm

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Minimum Turning Radius

5.05 metres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Front Tyres

205 / 55 R16

245 / 75 R16

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Suspension

Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Tyres

205 / 55 R16

245 / 75 R16

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Steering

—

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steel Rims

Additional Steering Features

—

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Chassis Type

—

Ladder Frame

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

—

Driver Armrest

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

—

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

60:40

50:50

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

—

Interior Colours

Beige/Black

Black

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

—

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Vinyl

Third Row Seat Type

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Global NCAP)

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Black

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Black

Scuff Plates

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Black

One Touch Down

Driver

Rear Windshield Blind

Optional

—

Side Window Blinds

Optional

—

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal

One Touch Up

Driver

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Internally Adjustable

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Black

Rear Wiper

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Soft-close Door

—

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

DVD Playback

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Android Auto

Wireless

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Speakers

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

10 inch

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

10 inch

—

Gesture Control

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

—

iPod Compatibility

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Shift Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Speedometer

—

Digital & Analog

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

Unlimited Km

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front Only

Sunglass Holder

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Manual

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Visual Display

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Air Purifier

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Manual - Internal Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

—

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Yes (Manual)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

—

Manual

Fog Lights

Halogen

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Centre

Cornering Headlights

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Centre

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Taillights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Reading Lamp

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Lever

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

Electronic

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brakes

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Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volkswagen Virtus

✓Classy exterior design that will age well.
✓1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
✓DSG gearbox is sleek, smooth and quick in shifting.
✓Active cylinder tech improves fuel efficiency to a good extent.
✓180 mm of ground clearance is segment best.
✓Driving dynamics & handling is segment best.

Mahindra Thar

✓Rugged, macho design with strong street and road presence.
✓Offers more usable features and improved everyday convenience.
✓Powerful and responsive turbo-petrol engine; refined performance.
✓Available with petrol and diesel options plus 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
✓Excellent off-road capability with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 and low range.
✓Advanced tech: brake-based differential locking, auto-locking rear differential, and off-road gauges.
✓Gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in navigation.
✓Better noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control for a more refined drive.