Volkswagen Virtus vs Mahindra Thar
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Overview
| Specs Score | 45 / 100 Better Specs | 44 / 100 |
General
| Country of Origin | Germany | |
| Model | Virtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG | Thar |
| Type | Sedan | Compact SUV |
| Colors | Carbon Steel Grey, Lava Blue | Rage Red, Aqua Marine, Deep Grey, Napoli Black, Everest White |
| Warranty Details | 4 years, Upto 1 Lakh Kms | 3 years |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | mHawk 130 CRDe |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cc | 2184 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 147.95 bhp @ 5000-6000rpm | 130.08 bhp @ 3750rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500rpm | 300 Nm @ 1600-2800rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, DSG | Automatic (TC) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | |
| Fuel Supply System | Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) |
| Extra Features | Front Axle - Semi Floating with 4.3:1 Final Drive, Rear Axle - Banjo Beam with 4.3:1 Final Drive, Automatic Hub Lock, Braking - Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with Tandem Master Cylinder |
Performance Details
| Acceleration Details | 0 to 100 in 9.03 Sec | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| 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 | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam Axle | Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar |
| Steering Type | Electric, Electromechanical | Hydraulic |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic | Yes, Tilt |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 5.05 m | |
| Suspension And Handling Features | 41.2 degree Approach Angle, 36 degree Departure Angle, 26.2 degree Rampover Angle, 650mm Water Wading Depth, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 1685 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 1269 kg | |
| Length | 4561 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1752 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1507 mm | 1844 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 179 mm | 226 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2651 mm | 2450 mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R16 | 255/65 R18 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, 205/55 R16 | Yes, Alloy Wheel |
| Number Of Doors | 4 | 3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 4 Seater |
| Boot Space | 521 L | |
| Front Tread | 1551 mm | 1520 mm |
| Rear Tread | 1496 mm | 1520 mm |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | No |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, Smart Touch Climatronic AC | |
| Air Purifier | No | |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | |
| One Touch Power Windows | 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 | |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | No |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes | |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, 2x USB-C sockets (Data + Charging) | Yes |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, 2x USB-C socket module (Charging only) | |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Seat Lumbar Support | |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Cabin Light Front, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front | |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre |
| Sunglass Holder | No | |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters | |
| Extra Features | Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Utility Hook in Backrest of Co-Driver Seat, Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger, Tool Kit Organiser, Illuminated Key Ring |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Black |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Black |
| Flush Door Handles | No | No |
| Door Handle Color | Chrome | Black |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | Black |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | Signature Chrome Strip Grill | Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille |
| Exterior Style | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone | Single Tone |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice, Cruise | Audio, Voice, Cruise, Phone |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | 20L Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank, Adventure Statistics, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes, Hydraulic Brake Boosters | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | 4 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 4 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, Driver side pinch guard window | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Manual Day & Night |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger, Side | Driver, Passenger |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt | Rear Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes, Panic Braking Signal | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | |
| Advanced Safety Features | Snow Chain Provision for Tyres, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch | |
| Extra Features | 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 | Lead Me To Thar Lamps, Roll Cage, 3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes, Electrically Operated HVAC Controls |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 inches, Digital | |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Digital cockpit (instrument cluster) | Coloured MID Display |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes |
| Lighting | Red Ambient Lighting, Footwell Illumination | |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Manual Adjustable Seats, Manual Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette, Leather + Leatherette Seat Upholstery | Fabric |
| Extra Features | 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 | Yes, Halogen |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | No |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | No |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | No | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Razor | Alloy, Deep Silver with Thar Branding |
| 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 | No |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Yes, Electric | |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler | Side Stepper |
| Extra Features | GT Branding on Front Grills, GT Branding on rear, Front fender with GT branding | All-Black Bumpers, Bonnet Latches, Wheel Arch Cladding, Tubular Steel Side Foot Steps |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, My Volkswagen Connect | Yes, BlueSense |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Other Connected Car Features | My Volkswagen Connect |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 8 | 4 |
| Number Of Tweeters | 2 | |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1 | |
| Media Player | Radio, Integrated 2Din Audio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | Amplifier |
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