Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Mahindra Thar Roxx. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and Thar Roxx provides the mileage of 12.4 kmpl.

Taigun vs Thar Roxx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Thar Roxx
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 12.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1997 cc
Power	114 bhp	160 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

Rs. 12.99 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	330 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details	12.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	994	707
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD & & MTV-CL and Dampers
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)
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)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black/White
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	10.25
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	Stealth Black
	Carbon Steel Grey	Tango Red
	Wild Cherry Red	Everest White
	Reflex Silver
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

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Taigun vs Thar Roxx Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun and Mahindra Thar Roxx?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Taigun and Thar Roxx is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Taigun is 19.87kmpl and for the MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, mileage of Thar Roxx is 12.4kmpl. Thus making Taigun the most fuel efficient as compared to Thar Roxx

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

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 MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar Roxx produces 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 330 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Length (mm)	4221	4428
Width (mm)	1760	1870
Height (mm)	1612	1923
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2850
Ground Clearance (mm)	188	226
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	447
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	57

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000

Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey