Volkswagen Taigun vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Taigun vs Gurkha vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Gurkha	Thar
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	2596 cc	1497 cc
Power	114 bhp	138 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3		14.3
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	F M 2.6 CR CD	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Vinyl
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Dark Grey	Black
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs			Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Unpainted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	9
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Black	Stealth Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Green	Red Rage
Wild Cherry Red	Red
Reflex Silver	White
Curcuma Yellow
Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

4 Ratings

4.3/5

4 Ratings

4.7/5

37 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.3Comfort	4.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	3.7Performance	4.7Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.3Value for Money	3.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Pros Good off-road capabilities Unique design Cons Not comfy for daily driving Limited service network Overall 3/5 Great for those who need a capable off-reader and don’t care about the features.

Could Be Utilized For Charging Sockets

Space Management Is Good But It Would Be Much Better If Both Sides in the Rear Had A Hand Rest Or Could Be Utilized in A Better Way Like. Could Be Utilized for Cup Holder. Could Be Utilized For Charging Sockets. Could Be Used For Fridge. Could Be Utilized For Wireless Charging Space and Much More.

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Taigun vs Gurkha vs Thar Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Thar is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Taigun compared to Gurkha and Thar?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm of torque. For the 3 Door (4-Seater) variant, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138 bhp @ 3200 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque. For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4221	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1760	1865	1820
Height (mm)	1612	2080	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2400	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)	188	233
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208

Doors (Doors)	5	3	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	63.5	45

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Manual Shift - Electronic
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic	Both Axles

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey		Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on front
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	300000	Unlimited