Tata Nexon vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

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

1497 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

AMT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

115 hp at 3750 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
–

User Reported Mileage

–
13 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.85 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

N/A
–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
–

Turning Radius

5.1 m
5.05

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
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Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
4221 mm

Width

1804 mm
1760 mm

Height

1620 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Trunk Light

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

–

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
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 Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

–

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

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

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

5
–

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

–

Roof Rails

Functional

Cornering Headlights

–

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Connected LED

–

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

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

JBL
–

CD Player

–

Speakers

4
6

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

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

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Onboard
–

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

Hi, I am currently using a Ford Figo 1.2 petrol, 2019. I love the car, but I am looking to upgrade as Ford has left India, and I may have issues selling it after a couple of years. Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the car, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. The car has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Right now, my running in the city is approx 500-600 kms per month. I mostly use a car for my office commute, and I don’t have a bike as of now. And yearly, out of the city running of around 2000 kms per year. Please, my city running may increase in future if I change my house location or office. I am very much confused about EV and petrol cars. In EVs, I was considering the Nexon EV. In petrol I was considering, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun 2025 (1.0 and 1.5), as I am getting some deals on them, Skoda Kylaq ( budget option with the same engine). As I am coming in a Ford Figo, I am looking for something which feels great to drive. Please suggest the correct car option. Reiterating question- Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the Ford Figo, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. Ford Figo has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Q3. Will EV be the correct option for me? ( looking at my running) Q4. Or should I go ahead with petrol cars? (This E20/E30 discussion has created so much confusion) Q5. If I were to choose a petrol car, which option would be great for me? Thanks!