Mahindra Thar vs Volkswagen Virtus

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh which is Rs. 2.44 Lakh costlier than base model of Volkswagen Virtus priced at Rs. 11.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs Virtus

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATVirtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19.62 Kmpl

Thar vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATVirtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG
Rating
515 reviews
111 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 19.40 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed AT 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Thar Colors
Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 205/55 R16
Boot Space ... 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,546 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 88,187 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.17 Lakh Thar Insurance Rs. 84,185 Virtus Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
6-Speed AT
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1275 Kg
Turbo Charger
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
...
5.37s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
40.66 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
25.07 Meters
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
19.62 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Suspension Rear
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Twist beam axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.05
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
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
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
4
Boot Space
...
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
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
...
Outside Rear View Mirror
...
Turn indicators on ORVM
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Antenna
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
179 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Addtional Comfort Features
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Adjustable dual rear ac vent, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
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
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
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
Touch Screen size
7 Inch
10.09
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
...
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Touch Screen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
...
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Lumbar Support
...
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Head Lamps
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Head Lights
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sun Roof
...
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Crash Sensor
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Seat Belts
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
...
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
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
Child Safety Lock
...
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Both
Day Night Rear View Mirror
3
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...

Over Speeding Alert
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Mahindra Thar

  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.

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

  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.

Volkswagen Virtus

  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which engine option between the petrol & diesel is more fuel efficient and delivers better pulling power - Thar 2020 - Thar 2020?
  • The 2020 Mahindra Thar gets two engine options - a 130PS/300Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine and a 150PS/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Since the petrol unit is a turbocharged one, the power figures are higher for it than that of diesel. Moreover, the fuel efficiency figures aren't out for the Thar yet so we'll have to wait for that. Also, Selecting the right fuel type depends on your average running of the car. If you drive less then 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially then the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it feasible purchase. For a better understanding of performance and drivability, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership. Read More: - 2020 Mahindra Thar: First Look
Q. I want to know the advantages and disadvantages of Thar which nobody has told as yet
  • Mahindra has build the new Thar from grounds up and now it looks more modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Also, the brand has included new powertrain options including petrol, diesel and automatic options. Thar 2020 gets 4x4 drive with a low range transfer case as standard. Moreover, Mahindra has done a brilliant work on the quality of interiors, features, improved noise vibration and harshness management, better departure and breakover which makes it a more capable off-roader. On the other hand, Thar features an old school ladder frame which increases the body roll over curves, offers stiff ride quality and is not a viable alternative to a proper compact or sub compact SUVs. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - 2020 Mahindra Thar: First Look
Q. What is average mileage of petrol version of Thar 2020 in city? Should I go for diesel or petrol version.
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and average running of the car. If you drive less then 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially then the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it feasible for a purchase. The diesel cars are more fuel efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
  • I think diesel is the best for off roading car!
  • 9kmpl. petrol is more refined
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Thar Vs Virtus Comparison FAQs

Which car is cheaper Thar vs Virtus?

The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Volkswagen Virtus by Rs. 1.80 Lakh.

Which car offers better performance Thar vs Virtus?

For the Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Plus Edge Matte DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Mahindra Thar
  • Sorry for misleading everyone, But it hasn't arrived yet here in australia.It is a substitute for a jeep, Which is insanely expensive here.

    Barry Fitzhenry few weeks ago
  • Very good car, And he also has 4×4 option, And i like this car very much, You people can test drive the car and you also loved it

    Nikhil Raj 2 weeks ago
  • It's a best vehicle to use for farm and for house use and fully modified Mahindra that crde and in back it also as hook

    Basvaraj K few weeks ago
  • 20 kilometres awarj dena saye tha jada log late thai gadi bot asi hai masat batiful gagi hai salaneme bot maja ata hai

    MS RATHORE few weeks ago
  • I like thar. My dream car is thar. Thar is the best car for offering. Black color of thar is look like very legend.

    Lakhminarayan Saikia few weeks ago
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