Mg Astor vs Volkswagen Taigun

Autocar India
MG Astor

Mg Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Engine Type

N/A
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Max Engine Power

110hp
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

144Nm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

CVT
DCT

Number of Gears

8
7

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

48 litres
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

8.3kpl
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

10.48kpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.85 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt
–

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

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

–

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
205/55 R17

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
5.05

Dimensions

Length

4323 mm
4221 mm

Width

1809 mm
1760 mm

Height

1650 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2585 mm
2651 mm

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

1349 kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

–
385 - 1405 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Cup Holders

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Overspeed Warning

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

–

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

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Rub Strips

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Scuff Plates

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

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

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

10.1-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

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Geo Fence

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–