Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI Petrol GT Plus Sport DCT
Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI Petrol GT Plus Sport DCT specifications
Engine & Transmission
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Engine Installation | Front |
Engine Displacement | 1498 cc |
Engine Type | 4 cyls, Turbocharged |
Max Engine Power | 150hp |
Max Engine Torque | 250Nm |
Drive Layout | Front-Wheel Drive |
Gearbox Type | Dual-Clutch Auto |
Number of Gears | 7 |
Lockable Differential/s | Yes |
Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox | Yes |
Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox | Yes |
Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox | Yes |
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres |
Official Fuel Economy | 19.01 kmpl |
Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
0-100kph | 8.89 s |
20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown) | 5.14 s |
40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown) | 6.08 s |
Suspension & Steering
Front Brakes | Discs |
Rear Brakes | Drums |
Type of Power Assist | Electro-Mechanical |
Steering Adjust | Tilt and Telescopic |
Steering Adjust type | Manual |
Turning Radius | 5.05 m |
Front Suspension Type | Independent, MacPherson Strut |
Front Springs | Coil Springs |
Rear Suspension Type | Non-independent, Torsion Beam |
Rear Springs | Coil Springs |
Damper Control | No |
Ride Height Adjust | No |
Wheels | Alloys |
Wheel Size | 17-inches |
Front Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 205/55 R17 |
Spare Wheel | Space-saver |
Dimensions
Length | 4221 mm |
Width | 1760 mm |
Height | 1612 mm |
Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
Doors | 5 |
Ground Clearance | 188 mm |
Kerb Weight | 1314 kg |
Boot Capacity | 385-1405 litres |
Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI Petrol GT Plus Sport DCT features
Comfort
| Power Windows | Front and Rear |
| Power Windows with One Touch-Down | Driver's Window Only |
| Power Windows with One Touch-Up | Driver's Window Only |
| Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust | |
| Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold | |
| Remote Locking |
Safety
| Crash Test Rating | 5 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Brake Assist (BA) | |
| Electronic Parking Brake |
Exterior
| Body Coloured Bumpers | |
| Projector Headlamps | |
| Headlight Type | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps |
Interior
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Trip Meter | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Average Speed | |
| Distance to Empty |
Entertainment
| Audio System | |
| CD Player | |
| USB Input | |
| AUX Input | |
| Bluetooth Audio Streaming | |
| Bluetooth Telephone Function |
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Trending Questions on Volkswagen Taigun - Answered by Autocar Experts
I am planning to buy the Kia Seltos HTX (A) with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and automatic transmission. What are your thoughts on this variant? Is it a good choice, or would you recommend any other cars in the same segment?
The Kia Seltos with the 1.5 NA petrol engine is a nice pick if you are not necessarily looking for exciting performance. Power delivery is smooth, refinement is good, and there's enough performance for average city driving. There is enough power for gentle cruising on the highway, too. You will miss the punch from the engine when you want a fast overtake, though. The 1.5 NA petrol engine works particularly well with the IVT auto gearbox.
If it's a punchy performance you are looking for, the Seltos with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is worth a look. Alternatives include Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, whose 1.0-litre/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines feel strong and exciting.
What features will be upgraded in the Volkswagen Taigun? Will it have a 360-degree camera?
I want to decide on an SUV purchase between the Honda Elevate, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Grand Vitara. I value good features but no ADAS. Lower maintenance is also important. Please suggest in order of merit.
I wish to buy a new mid range automatic petrol SUV. Had been owner of Honda Amaze for 11 yrs. Low maintenance, less service costs, happy ownership. So planned to buy Elevate CVT but found it lagging in power. Test drove Citroën Aircross/Basalt Turbo AT, found them to be more powerful. But lack confidence to buy due to other ownership reasons. Can you suggest a Automatic SUV in range of 17 to 19 with usage of 80% Bangalore city drive?
If you are looking for something with similar performance to the Citroen Basalt/Aircross, you should consider the Volkswagen Taigun or the Skoda Kushaq with the 1.0 TSI and torque converter automatic. The facelifted Kushaq now gets an 8-speed automatic replacing the old 6-speed unit, and the Taigun will get the same when it is facelifted later this year.
The 1.0 TSI makes a healthy 115hp and 178Nm, which delivers better performance than the naturally aspirated engine in the Elevate and is on par with the Basalt. The 6-speed torque converter automatic was also smooth-shifting and very convenient to use, and we expect the 8-speed to be more of the same. With 80 percent of your driving in heavy Bengaluru traffic, this transmission will be a boon.
Prices for the facelifted Kushaq will be announced later this month, and we expect our first drive reviews to drop around the same time. Before you decide, take a test drive, of course.














