Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Volkswagen Virtus
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Overview
| Specs Score | 56 / 100 Better Specs | 45 / 100 |
General
| Country of Origin | Germany | |
| Model | Thar ROXX | Virtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG |
| Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Tango Red, Everest White, Deep Forest, Nebula Blue, Battleship Grey, Burnt Sienna | Carbon Steel Grey, Lava Blue |
| Engine Details | Diesel Common Rail Direct Injection Technology - mHawk | |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 4 years, Upto 1 Lakh Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 2.2L mHawk | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT |
| Engine Displacement | 2184 cc | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 172.46 bhp @ 3500rpm | 147.95 bhp @ 5000-6000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 370 Nm @ 1500-3000rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic, DSG |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | |
| Fuel Supply System | Common Rail Direct Injection Technology | Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic Gear Box |
| Drive Type | 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Extra Features | Manual Shift Part-Time 4x4 with High & Low Reduction Gear with ELD (Electric Locking Differential) | 2H mode with Front Axle disconnect, CrawlSmart, Intelliturn, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Electric Locking Differential |
Performance Details
| Acceleration Details | 0 to 100 in 9.03 Sec | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 19.62 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Independent Front Suspension - Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD (Frequency dependent damping) & MTV-CL ( Multi tuning valve- Concentric land) dampers | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD (Frequency dependent damping), HRS (Hydraulic Rebound Stopper) & MTV-CL ( Multi tuning valve- Concentric land) dampers | Twist Beam Axle |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric, Electromechanical |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 5.05 m |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 1685 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 1269 kg | |
| Length | 4428 mm | 4561 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1752 mm |
| Height | 1923 mm | 1507 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 179 mm | |
| Wheel Base | 2850 mm | 2651 mm |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 255/60 R19 | 205/55 R16 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, 255/60 R19 | Yes, 205/55 R16 |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 521 L | |
| Front Tread | 1580 mm | 1551 mm |
| Rear Tread | 1496 mm |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes, Smart Touch Climatronic AC |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | Driver Only | Driver Only |
| Remote Boot Opener | No | |
| Electric Boot Opener | No | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, by MapMyIndia | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Snow, Mud, Sand | |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, Sliding with Storage | Yes |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front & Rear | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, C type 65W + A type Data port | Yes, 2x USB-C sockets (Data + Charging) |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, C type 15 W | Yes, 2x USB-C socket module (Charging only) |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Seat Lumbar Support | |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Passenger Side | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Flat Bottom, Leather Wrapped | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters |
| Extra Features | Active Carbon Filter, HRS (Hydraulic Rebound Stop) + FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) + MTV-CL (Multi tuning valve- Concentric land), Acoustic Windshield, Dashboard Grab Handle for Passenger, A & B Pillar Entry Assist Handle |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Black | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Black | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | No |
| Door Handle Color | Black | Chrome |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | Chrome |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | Signature Chrome Strip Grill | |
| Exterior Style | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice, Cruise, Phone | Audio, Voice, Cruise |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | Manual Shift Part-Time 4x4 with High & Low Reduction Gear with ELD (Electric Locking Differential) | 2H mode with Front Axle disconnect, Approach Angle- 41.7° Departure Angle- 36.1° Ramp over Angle- 23.9° Water Wading Depth (mm)- 650mm |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes, Hydraulic Brake Boosters |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes, Level 2 | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Bharat NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Bharat NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes, Crash warning signal - hazard lights on | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | Yes, Driver side pinch guard window |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front, Rear | Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain | Driver, Passenger, Side |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold | Yes |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Engine Drag Torque Control, Vehicles Dynamics Control (VDC), Brake Locking Differential (BLD), Lead me to Thar Roxx Headlamp | Active Cylinder Technology, Multi-Collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | |
| Auto Stop And Go Traffic | Yes | |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes, Vehicle, Pedestrian, Cyclist | |
| Additional ADAS Features | Obstacle View, Smart Pilot Assist (SPA), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | 8 inches, Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Coloured MID Display | Digital cockpit (instrument cluster) |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Foot Well Lighting, | Red Ambient Lighting, Footwell Illumination |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette, Leather + Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Extra Features | Leatherette Wrap on Door Trims + IP, Anchorage Points For Front Mats, Tyre Direction Monitoring System | High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sun visor with ticket holder, Passenger side sun visor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Auto coming/leaving home lights |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | No | Yes |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes, LED | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Diamond Cut Alloys | Alloy, Razor |
| Lighting | Signature LED Tail lamps, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors | |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Yes, Electric |
| Body Design | Side Stepper | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler |
| Extra Features | Skid Plates, Split Tailgate | GT Branding on Front Grills, GT Branding on rear, Front fender with GT branding |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, Adrenox with 1 year Subscription | Yes, My Volkswagen Connect |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | Climate control Skyroof control Urea level and DPF Regen alert, Smart Wearable Support | My Volkswagen Connect |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 10.25 inches | 10.1 inches |
| Speakers Brand | Harman Kardon | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 6 | 8 |
| Number Of Tweeters | 2 | |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1 | 1 |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio, Integrated 2Din Audio |
| Infotainment Features | Harman Kardon (TM) Quantum Logic premium audio | Amplifier |
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