Volkswagen Taigun vs Honda Elevate

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 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

DCT
CVT

Number of Gears

7
–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
16.61 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
40 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
5.2 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Damper Control

–

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
4312 mm

Width

1760 mm
1790 mm

Height

1612 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2650 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
1226 - 1291 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
458 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Dead Pedal

–

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Remote Locking

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Powered Tailgate

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

–

Cup Holders

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Automatic Wipers

–

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Traction Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Front Collision Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

Functional
–

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Connected LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Projector Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leather

Seat Count

5
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Speedometer

–
Analogue

Tachometer

–
Analogue

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Alexa

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
8

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

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