Honda City vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.44 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
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Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
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

100 hp at 5600 - 6400 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

131 Nm at 4500 - 5000 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Combined Max Power

126hp
–

Max Motor Power

109 hp at 3500 rpm
–

Max Motor Torque

253 Nm at 0 - 3000
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

27.26 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
–

User Reported Mileage

–
13 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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 and Telescopic
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4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.3 m
5.05

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/55 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

185/55 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Dimensions

Length

4594 mm
4221 mm

Width

1748 mm
1760 mm

Height

1489 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2651 mm

Kerb Weight

1294 kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

506 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Cup Holders

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Powered Tailgate

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Heated ORVM

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Keyless Entry

–

Launch Control

–

Driving Modes

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Auto Parking

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Trunk Light

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

–

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Vanity Mirror

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Washer/Wiper

Side Airbag

Hill Start Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Hill Descent Control

–

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

–

Traction Control

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
Warning Only

Airbags

6
6

Video Recording

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Central Locking

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

–

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Overspeed Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Brake Fade Support

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Illuminated Logo

Rub Strips

Sequential Turn Indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

Spoiler

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Connected LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

–
Functional

Interior

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Speedometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Third Row Seats

–

Heated Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Gesture Controls

–

Speakers

8
6

Audio System

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Phone Controls

–

Touchpad

–

USB Input

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Video Player

–

Voice Commands

Web Browser

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Auto Crash Alert

–

Geo Fence

Driving Analytics

E-Call & I-Call

–

App Details

–

Summon Mode

–

In Car Payment

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Digital Key

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Phone App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

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Hi, I am thinking of replacing Toyota Corolla (2006 model) with a car under the budget of Rs. 20 - 22 lakh. Which car do you suggest replacing the trustworthy Corolla with as it has served me very well. I am considering the VW Virtus/ Skoda Slavia, VW Taigun /Skoda Kushaq and Honda City Hybrid.