Compare Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Passat

Thar vs Passat Features

• Safety

  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Analogue
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets	1	3
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Centre	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-

Thar vs Passat Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	14.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	17.42
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	D117 CRDe	DSG Automatic
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	174 bhp @ 3600 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.85
  Suspension - Front	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Multi-link
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 75 R16	215 / 60 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	245 / 75 R16	215 / 60 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	586
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	66
  Passenger Capacity	4	5
  Length (mm)	3985	4767
  Width (mm)	1820	1832
  Height (mm)	1850	1456
  Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2786
  Ground Clearance (mm)	226	145
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1535
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	3	4

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Overall Rating	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	3.9/5 8 Ratings 6 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.3 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	4.1 Interior	5 Interior
	4.2 Ride Quality	4.5 Ride Quality