Compare Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar

Taigun vs Thar Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Vehicle Status on App

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	-	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum
  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	-	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	Halogen
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails
  Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Taigun vs Thar Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	11.3	14.3
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	19.89	-
  Mileage - User Reported	17	16
  Driving Range (km)	995	-
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	No
  Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.0L TSI	D117 CRDe
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Clutch Type	-	Dry(Single Plate)
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.05	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Twist Beam Axle	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	385	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	50	45
  Passenger Capacity	5	4
  Length (mm)	4221	3985
  Width (mm)	1760	1820
  Height (mm)	1612	1855
  Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2450
  Ground Clearance (mm)	188	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1208	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3

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Overall Rating	3/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.2/5 37 Ratings 30 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.4 Exterior
	-	4.2 Interior
	-	4.2 Ride Quality