Volkswagen Taigun vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

ZXI Plus (O) Strong hybrid CVT

19.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1490 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

DCT
e-CVT

Number of Gears

7
N/A

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
92.45hp at 5500

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
122Nm at 3800-4300

Engine Type

–
N/A

Motor Type

–
AC Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

–
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Max Motor Power

–
80

Max Motor Torque

–
141

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
N/A

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
N/A

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
28.65 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
28.65 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
45 litres

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
55 Kg

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
5.4 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
4360 mm

Width

1760 mm
1795 mm

Height

1612 mm
1655 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2600 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
1250-1295 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 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
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Vanity Mirror

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Interior Lamps

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Powered Tailgate

–
Yes (Gesture Control)

Cup Holders

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Door Pockets

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

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
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
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Heads Up Display

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Dashcam

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

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

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Spoiler

–

Stop Lamp

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

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

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

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
4

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Find My Car

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Digital Key

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Phone App

–

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.

•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

•17w

I’m looking to buy a compact SUV with an automatic transmission for my family, with a budget under Rs. 17 lakh. It should comfortably seat 5 people - 4 adults and 1 child - plus luggage. My usage will be mostly city driving in Pune for office commutes, with occasional highway trips to Mumbai and other outstation routes that include ghat sections. I’m considering the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta N Line, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, and MG Astor. Could you please help me decide which automatic option would be most reliable for me? I’d like to compare them on safety, mileage, comfort, and service/maintenance. If there’s another car you’d recommend that fits my needs better, please suggest that too.