Honda Elevate vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

CVT
DCT

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121 hp at 6000 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

145 Nm at 4300 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Number of Gears

–
7

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

16.61 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
–

User Reported Mileage

–
13 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson 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

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

Turning Radius

5.2 m
5.05

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
4221 mm

Width

1790 mm
1760 mm

Height

1650 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2651 mm

Kerb Weight

1226 - 1291 kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

458 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

–

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Launch Control

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
–

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Dead Pedal

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Central Locking

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Overspeed Warning

Dual Tone Horn

–

Seat Belt Warning

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
Warning Only

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

–

Connected LED

Stop Lamp

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

–
Functional

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
–

Tachometer

Analogue
–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Speakers

8
6

Connected Car Features

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

Which of the three would be most suitable for cross-country trips involving a mix of smooth, average and bad roads: the Honda Elevate CVT, Maruti Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid AT, or Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 AT? My key criteria are reliability and safety, ride quality, and fatigue-free driving. I am also considering a few potential downsides: the NVH levels of the Elevate, the long-term reliability of the Smart Hybrid battery in the Grand Vitara, although this is not a deal-breaker, and the possibility of EPC-related faults in the Taigun. I would appreciate some expert advice on which of these three would be the best overall choice for my requirements.

•5w

I am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for long-term ownership that is also fun to drive. My daily office commute is around 60km, with occasional highway trips, and good mileage is important. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5, Honda Elevate and Nissan Tekton. Which would be the ideal fit?

•7w

Should safety rating a major consideration for buying a car? I drive a 5 star rated car and I feel safe knowing the car I drive is sturdy and well built. Is it really safe or 5 star rating keeps my mind at peace. I feel it is not emphasized enough. Let's take Creta for example. It is the single most dominant mid size SUVs for a decade now but safety is not there as compared to seltos, Victoris, Elevate, Kushaq or Taigun. Creta still dominates. I understand it is going through a major facelift next year but why wait a decade and still do not have a 5 star rating, not even 4. Low safety rating is then but never tested is not an option. Shouldnt it be made mandatory? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

•13w

How is the taigun highline automatic. Between, Honda elevate , Skoda kushaq and Grand vitara . Looking for automatic option

•13w

Dear Sir/Madam, I would appreciate your advice regarding the purchase of a compact SUV for my parents, who are around 65+ years old. The vehicle will mainly be used for commuting within a rural town, with occasional city drives and around 2 airport trips per year. My requirements are: Petrol automatic transmission Good interior space and comfortable seating for 5 passengers Good fuel efficiency Easy and stress-free ownership with long-term reliability Comfortable ride quality suitable for elderly passengers Good after-sales support (service centres of major brands are available within 20 km) I am considering models such as the Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun/Kushaq, and similar compact SUVs. Could you please advise which would be the best choice considering space, efficiency, comfort, reliability, and long-term maintenance? Is the Honda Elevate still a good buy compared with the newer competitors? Currently using Dzire