What is the Volkswagen Tharu?
The Tharu is a compact SUV developed for China and produced by SAIC Volkswagen. Its raised body and roomy, practical shape made it part of Volkswagen’s effort to offer SUVs across more of its Chinese range.
The first generation began in 2019 and carries the MQB A1 code. In European Economic Area registration figures, the Tharu appears from 2019 to 2020, with 70 cars registered across three versions.
Engines and power
The Tharu versions represented in European registrations include petrol and electric power. The petrol engines are a 1.4-litre unit producing 110 kW (150 PS) and a 1.5-litre unit producing 118 kW (160 PS). The electric version produces 100 kW (136 PS).
Fuel consumption and CO₂
Official fuel-consumption and CO₂ figures are not available here for the Tharu. Test procedures also differ by market: European ratings use WLTP or the earlier NEDC procedure, the USA uses EPA ratings, and Canada uses a 5-cycle test.
Where was the Tharu sold?
The Tharu was developed for Volkswagen’s Chinese SUV range. European Economic Area registrations span 2019 to 2020 and total 70 cars across three versions. The most registered was the electric 100 kW (136 PS) version, with 26 registrations. The 1.5-litre petrol version had 24, and the 1.4-litre petrol version had 20.
Questions and answers
When did the Volkswagen Tharu generation begin?
The first generation began in 2019 and continues today.
What engines and power outputs appear in European registrations?
The versions include a 1.4-litre petrol engine at 110 kW (150 PS), a 1.5-litre petrol engine at 118 kW (160 PS), and an electric motor at 100 kW (136 PS).
How many Tharu registrations were recorded in the European Economic Area?
There were 70 registrations from 2019 to 2020 across three versions.