Mahindra Thar OG VS Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line: On Road Price, Power, Features, Mileage, Colors @ Gaadiplanner

Mahindra Thar OG VS Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Some people buy Mahindra Thar OG because of brand loyalty and some buy Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line for the same reason. But if you want to actually compare instead of just trusting names, the engine and mileage numbers in the table below tell the real story.

Difference between Mahindra Thar OG vs Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Comparing top models: Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT vs 2.0L TSI. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line's top variant is priced ₹28.12 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Power Windows and Max Power.

Engine

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

2184 cc

2.0L TSI

1984 cc

Airbags

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

2.0L TSI

Power Windows

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

Front Only

2.0L TSI

Front & Rear

Max Power

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

150bhp@3750rpm

2.0L TSI

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Key Highlights of Mahindra Thar OG vs Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Specification	Mahindra Thar OG	Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹10.32 Lakh	₹47.11 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc	1984 cc
Max Power	116.93bhp@3500rpm	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	7-speed DSG Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)		12.58 kmpl
Seating Capacity	4 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	1497 cc	1984 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	—	12.58 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	116.93bhp@3500rpm	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300Nm@1750-2500rpm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	7-speed DSG Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	3995 mm × 1870 mm × 1855 mm	4539 mm × 1859 mm × 1656 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2680 mm
Seating Capacity	4	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Litres	60 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 15 ▲

Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt	—
Tyres	255/65 R18 Tubeless Highway Terrain	255/45 R19 Radial Tubeless
Wheels	18 Inch	—
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 6 ▲

Sunroof	—	Panoramic
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Headlights	LED	LED
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	—

⊞ Safety & Security 8 ▲

ADAS	—	Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Autonomous Parking
NCAP Rating	—	euro ncap safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	6	9
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 17 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	—	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	—
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	50:50 Split	—
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Manual	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	No	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	—

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	No	Yes
Audio System	No	Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Everest White

Galaxy Grey

Stealth Black

Jeans Blue

Battleship Gray

Deep Forest

Tango Red

Artemis Silver

Cipressino Green Metallic

Nightshade Blue Metallic

Grenadilla Black Metallic

Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect

Oyster Silver Metallic

Persimmon Red Metallic

Mahindra Thar OG comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Just Launched 24 Sep 2026 Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Syros EV Rs. 18.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6	6	6	7 / 6	5	1
Engine	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	2499 cc	-
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Electric
Max Power	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	77.77 bhp	169 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	-	-
Boot Space	-	518 Litres	518 Litres	385 Litres	-	-
Airbags	6	6	6	6	2	6

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Rs. 47.11 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	7	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7	7	7 / 8
Engine	1984 cc	1993 cc	1498 cc	1499 cc	1984 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	201 bhp	181 bhp	161 bhp	154.21 bhp	201 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp
Mileage	12.58 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	15.5 kmpl	14.86 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl
Boot Space	652 Litres	380 Litres	177 Litres	540 Litres	281 Litres	425 Litres
Airbags	9	8	7	8	9	7