Citroen Aircross vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Citroen Aircross

Citroen Aircross

X Turbo Petrol Max 7 Seat AT

14.52 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

110hp
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

205Nm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

17.6 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

9.46 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.62 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
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User Reported Mileage

17.51 kmpl
13 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.4 m
5.05

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R17
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Dimensions

Length

4323 mm
4221 mm

Width

1796 mm
1760 mm

Height

1669 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2671 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm
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Kerb Weight

1320 kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

44-839 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

High Beam Assist

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Passenger Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

ORVM turn indicators

Spoiler

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Projector Headlamps

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Rub Strips

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

7
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Third Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Front USB port

Type A
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Speakers

6
6

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
–

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

I have owned a Polo 1.2 Petrol for over 8 years and am now looking to upgrade. My annual running is 6,000-7,000km, with 60% city driving in Delhi NCR and the rest on highways, including 2-3 mountain trips a year. With a budget of Rs 18 lakh, these are my options: Citroën Aircross X AT Škoda Kushaq 1.0 AT Renault Duster 1.3 DCT Pre-facelift Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 DSG (Rs 2.5 lakh discount) Which would be the best option for my requirements and long-term ownership?