Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Volkswagen Taigun

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

1.2 Petrol Alpha AMT

9.47 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
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Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

AMT
DCT

Number of Gears

5
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

90hp at 6000rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113Nm at 4400rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

22.94 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
–

User Reported Mileage

19.48 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

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

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

4.85 m
5.05

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
–

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
4221 mm

Width

1745 mm
1760 mm

Height

1500 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2651 mm

Boot Capacity

318 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

Cooled Glovebox

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 Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

4
–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Passenger Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

–

Airbags

6
6

Heads Up Display

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

High Beam Assist

–

Driver Airbag

Side Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

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

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

BNCAP Rating

4
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED taillights

Rub Strips

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

–
Functional

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
–

Tachometer

Analog
–

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

Fabric
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

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

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

9-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

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–