Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Seltos

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

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
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
47 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
4460 mm

Width

1760 mm
1830 mm

Height

1612 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2690 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
447 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
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

–

Launch Control

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Driving Modes

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Heated ORVM

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Glove Box

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Auto Parking

–

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
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
With Display

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

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Traction Control

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Hill Descent Control

–

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

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
Body Coloured

Projector Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Spoiler

–

LED fog lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

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
Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Tachometer

–
Digital

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Trip Meter

–

Distance to Empty

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Gear Indicator

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Shift Indicator

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Third Row Seats

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Heated Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
8

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

USB Input

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

CD Player

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Touchpad

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Audio System

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Web Browser

–

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

–

AUX Input

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Video Player

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Geo Fence

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

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.

•6w

I am confused between Taigun 1.5 Sport and Seltos Diesel X-Line top model. I have owned the Polo AT and Vento AT in the past, so my love for Volkswagen is making this decision difficult.

•8w

I'm a Female, 5'1", small built, currently drive a Venue (Turbo) automatic, and a Wagon R. I'm looking for a mid size Petrol SUV, 1.5 L turbo, automatic for highway drives, safety (gncap) being my first priority (will retain venue for city driving). Some days I tend to drive 4-5 hrs without a break on Highways. 20-21L on road is my budget. ADAS 2, ambient lighting, illuminated buttons, hill assist, a great music system and seat and seatbelt height adjustments are a must too apart from all other features that I've got in my Venue. (My amazing Venue has never failed me, even in steep hilly terrains of HP and Uttarakhand or dry, scorching highways of Haryana, UP, 200-250 km nonstop with absolutely no engine heating, and that's what I expect from my new car too- never get me stranded ever; ) Love Harrier, hate tata dealerships; love xuv 7xo, hate Mahindra; Love Victoris, hate its rear styling; At present I'm left with Taigun, Seltos and Creta. Is there any SUV that fits my requirements? Thank you. P.S (some other cars I've driven long term are Indica, Indigo XL, Fiat Palio, Ford Figo, Grand Vitara 2010 (imported) etc.) No.of passengers-3- all small built.)

•9w

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

•9w

I am planning to buy a second car for me and my grandfather. I already have a santo at home. The car should be automatic and petrol. features that we like are 360 degree camera and panoramic sunroof. mainly a good fuel efficient car. Cars which we have short listed- 1. Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 T 2. Kia Seltos GTX (A) 3. Maruti Victoris ZXi Plus (O) 4. Hyundai Creta N Line 5. Tata Sierra Adventure 6. Kushaq/Taigun