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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Volkswagen Virtus

Mahindra Thar Roxx scores higher overall and wins 3 of 5 areas, but Volkswagen Virtus still wins 0.

Car specs are for the version named in each listing. Prices are ex-showroom at launch and change with variant, city, taxes and offers; confirm with a dealer.

Area by area

Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
PerformanceMahindra Thar Roxx leads8052
Efficiency——
SafetyMahindra Thar Roxx leads9676
Space5858
FeaturesMahindra Thar Roxx leads9064

Why pick Mahindra Thar Roxx

  • ADAS: Yes vs No
  • 360° camera: Yes vs No
  • Torque: 380 Nm vs 250 Nm
  • Fuel tank: 57 L vs 45 L

Five-star Bharat NCAP

Why pick Volkswagen Virtus

No clear spec advantages.

Five-star Global NCAP

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Your pick

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Scores 75 vs 60 on your weighting.

  1. Mahindra Thar Roxx75
  2. Volkswagen Virtus60

Full specifications

Overview
Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
Body typeSUV (body-on-frame)Sedan
Version compared2.0 turbo-petrol AT1.5 TSI DSG
Fuel optionsTurbo-petrol, dieselTurbo-petrol
Seats55
Engine & performance
Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
Engine1,997 cc1,498 cc
Power177 PS150 PS
Torque380 Nm250 Nm
Transmissions6MT, 6AT6MT, 6AT, 7DSG
Safety
Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
Crash rating (adult)5 ★5 ★
Rated byBharat NCAPGlobal NCAP
Airbags (max)66
ADASYesNo
Dimensions & space
Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
Length4,428 mm4,561 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,651 mm
Boot space—521 L
Fuel tank57 L45 L
Features
Mahindra Thar RoxxVolkswagen Virtus
Touchscreen10.25 in10 in
SunroofYesYes
Ventilated seatsYesYes
360° cameraYesNo

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.