Volkswagen Transporter vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Transporter and Mahindra Thar. The Volkswagen Transporter price is Rs. 19.99 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Transporter vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Transporter	Thar
Price	Rs. 19.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1497 cc
Power	-	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Volkswagen Transporter

Rs. 19.99 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

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Volkswagen Transporter

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		14.3
Engine		1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain		RWD
Transmission	Manual	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension		Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Drum
Steering Type		Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels		Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Steel
Front Tyres		245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres		245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment		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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery		Vinyl
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Interiors		Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Headrests		Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

		Stealth Black
		Red Rage

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Transporter vs Thar Comparison FAQs

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

Volkswagen Transporter price is Rs. 19.99 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Thar is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volkswagen Transporter vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)		3985
Width (mm)		1820
Height (mm)		1850
Wheelbase (mm)		2450

Doors (Doors)		3
Seating Capacity (Person)		4
No of Rows (Rows)		2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		45

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating		4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags		2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

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

Air Conditioner		Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Visual display
Parking Sensors		Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

ORVM Colour		Black
Power Windows		Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs		Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles		Black
Interior Door Handles		Black
Bootlid Opener		Internal

Headlights		Halogen
Taillights		LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Cabin Lamps		Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote