Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus

Mahindra Thar ROXX Price starts at Rs. 12.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.43 Lakh costlier than base model of Volkswagen Virtus priced at Rs. 11.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar ROXX (Diesel Model) is 15.2 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar ROXX (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel AT vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar ROXX vs Virtus

Key Highlights Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATVirtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Engine Type 2.2L mHawk 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
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Thar ROXX vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX AX7L 4WD Diesel ATVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Rating
32 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 172bhp@3500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.2 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R19 205/55 R16
Boot Space ... 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 43,506 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 58,791 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.15 Lakh Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 84,148 Virtus Insurance
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Engine Type
2.2L mHawk
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
172bhp@3500rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1500-3000rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.2 Kmpl
19.62 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.05 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
Leatherette Wrap on Door Trims + IP,Acoustic Windshield,Foot well lighting,Lockable Glovebox,Dashboard Grab Handle for Passenger,A & B Pillar Entry Assist Handle,Sunglass Holder,Sunvisor with ticket holder (Driver side),Anchorage points for front mats
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lig
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
...
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
LED Turn indicator on Fender,LED Centre High Mount Stop Lamp,Skid Plates,Split Tailgate,Side Foot Step,Dual Tone Interiors
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines, Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles,, Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
179 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Inbuilt Navigation by MapMyIndia,6-Way Powered Driver SeatWatts Link Rear Suspension,HRS (Hydraulic Rebound Stop) + FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) + MTV-CL (Multi tuning valve- Concentric land)
Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Connected apps,83 connected features,DTS sound staging
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
...
No of Speakers
6
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
...
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
...
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Inside Rear View Mirror(Auto Dimming),Engine Drag Torque Control,Vehicles Dynamics Control (VDC),Roll Over Mitigation (ROM),Emergency Stop Signal,Brake Locking Differential (BLD ),Brake Disc Wiping,Vehicle status alerts,Remote commands Skyroof control,Remote commands Urea level and DPF Regen alert,Smart wearable support,Gen II Adventure statistics,Compass, Roll & Pitch, Altimeter,Harman Kardon (TM) Quantum Logic premium audio,Obstacle view,Electric Park Brake with Auto Hold,Smart Pilot Assist,Auto Wiper,Lead me to Thar Roxx Headlamp,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Gen 4 Body On Frame Platform,Gen II Adventure Statistics,4XPLOR - Selectable Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud ),Electric Driveline disconnect on front axle,Electric Locking Differential,CrawlSmart,Intellitur
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine immobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...

SOS Button
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Old-school boxy SUV styling is charming and attention-grabbing
  • both engines offer punchy performance and good driveability
  • loaded features-list including safety features
  • cabin space is generous and seats are comfortable too
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • spacious interior for 4 adults
  • features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • both engine options offer good performance
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Stiff ride quality makes bumps and potholes make their presence felt in the cabin
  • body roll is apparent even on smooth roads
  • infotainment experience can be glitchy at times
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low

Is Volkswagen Virtus Better Than Mahindra Thar ROXX?

80% users have chosen Volkswagen Virtus over Mahindra Thar ROXX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 179 users have also rated Volkswagen Virtus and Mahindra Thar ROXX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Volkswagen Virtus has out rated Mahindra Thar ROXX on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Thar ROXX Virtus
Mileage 4.1 3.4
Performance 4.6 4.1
Comfort 4.9 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 3.7
Safety 4.9 4.3
Features 4.9 4.7
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Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus?
Volkswagen Virtus has out rated Mahindra Thar ROXX on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by Rs. 3.09 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus delivers better mileage 19.62 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus?
For the AX7L 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar ROXX produces 172bhp@3500rpm of power and 370Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Plus Sport DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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